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distrait

distracted, absent-minded

adjective dee-STREH Rare

Usage Note

distrait is the silent-t adjective; the feminine is distraite. It describes a person who is not paying attention. The related verb is distraire (to distract, to entertain), and the noun distraction covers both inattention and a leisure activity.

Examples

"Il a l'air distrait pendant le cours."

Natural Translation

He looks distracted during class.

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