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distracted

/dɪsˈtræktɪd/

/dɪˈstræktɪd/

distractedpast participle

/dɪˈstræktɪd/

Used attributively or predicatively as the past participial adjective of the verb "distract."

Translations

distraitParticipe passé employé avec le sens d’un état de distraction ou d’attention troublée.

After hours of constant interruptions, she became distracted and unable to continue.

Après des heures d’interruptions constantes, elle est devenue distraite et incapable de continuer.

Additional translations

préoccupéQuand l’idée dominante est qu’une pensée ou une préoccupation détourne l’attention.

Definitions

Having had one's attention diverted or disturbed; affected by distraction.

After hours of constant interruptions, she became distracted and unable to continue.

Synonyms

distractedadjective

more distracted

Comp.

most distracted

Super.

/dɪsˈtræktɪd/

/dɪˈstræktɪd/

Translations

distraitSens courant : dont l’attention est détournée ou qui manque de concentration.

She was so distracted by the noise outside that she couldn't focus on her work.

Elle était si distraite par le bruit dehors qu’elle n’arrivait pas à se concentrer sur son travail.

Additional translations

aliénéSoutenu et vieilli ; sens archaïque de « mentalement dérangé, fou ».

Definitions

Unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.

She was so distracted by the noise outside that she couldn't focus on her work.

Showing a lack of attention or concentration; appearing absent-minded.

He gave her a distracted smile, barely listening to her words.

Mentally deranged or insane (archaic).

Rumor had it that the distracted king wandered the halls at night, raving at unseen foes.

Synonyms

Antonyms

distractverb

distracted

Past Simple

distracted

Past Simple

distracted

Past Participle

distracting

Gerund

/dɪsˈtrækt/

/dɪˈstrækt/

Translations

distraire

The loud music distracted me from finishing my homework.

La musique forte m’a distrait de terminer mes devoirs.

Additional translations

déconcentrerSurtout quand il s’agit de perdre sa concentration.

détourner l’attentionTournure plus explicite, fréquente à l’écrit.

Definitions

To divert attention from something or someone.

The loud music distracted me from finishing my homework.

To cause someone to lose focus or concentration.

The buzzing fly distracted him during the exam.

Synonyms

distract attention

Antonyms

distractadjective

Definitions

Insane, crazed, or mentally deranged (archaic).

I must be distract to entertain such foolish hopes.