absent-minded

UK
/ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪd/
US
/ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪd/

Translations

absent-mindedadjective
more absent-minded
Comp.
most absent-minded
Super.
UK
/ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪd/
US
/ˌæbsəntˈmaɪndɪd/
distraitQui oublie facilement ou manque d'attention.
He was so absent-minded that he forgot his keys on the kitchen table.
Il était si distrait qu'il a oublié ses clés sur la table de la cuisine.
distraitQui a l'esprit ailleurs, plongé dans ses pensées.
She gave an absent-minded nod while reading her book.
Elle a fait un signe de tête distrait en lisant son livre.
Additional translations
étourdiFamilier; qui oublie facilement.
absentmindedadjective

absent-minded

more absentminded
Comp.
most absentminded
Super.
UK
/ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd/
US
/ˌæb.səntˈmaɪn.dɪd/
She was so absentminded that she forgot her keys on the kitchen counter again.
Elle était si distraite qu'elle a encore oublié ses clés sur le plan de travail de la cuisine.
Additional translations
tête en l'airFamilier.
étourdiS'emploie aussi pour une personne distraite ou peu attentive.

Definitions

absent-mindedadjective
Having or showing a forgetful or inattentive disposition.
He was so absent-minded that he forgot his keys on the kitchen table.
Deeply absorbed in thought and unaware of one's surroundings.
She gave an absent-minded nod while reading her book.
absentmindedadjective
Having a tendency to be forgetful or inattentive due to preoccupation or distraction.
She was so absentminded that she forgot her keys on the kitchen counter again.