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distraction

UK
/dɪsˈtrækʃən/
US
/dɪˈstrækʃən/

Translations

distractionnoun
distractions
pl
UK
/dɪsˈtrækʃən/
US
/dɪˈstrækʃən/
distractionce qui détourne l'attention
The noise from the construction site was a constant distraction during the meeting.
Le bruit du chantier était une distraction constante pendant la réunion.
distractionpasse-temps, divertissement
Reading a book is a great distraction from the stresses of daily life.
Lire un livre est une excellente distraction face au stress de la vie quotidienne.
Additional translations
divertissementactivité de loisir, plus naturel dans ce sens
égarementsens littéraire ou ancien
Synonyms
diversion
interruption
disturbance
disruption
hindrance
obstacle
inattention
preoccupation
distractionadjective
UK
/dɪsˈtræk.ʃən/
US
/dɪˈstræk.ʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "distraction technique"; normally not comparable.
distractifemploi technique, notamment en psychologie et en médecine
The therapist taught her several distraction techniques to help cope with pain.
Le thérapeute lui a appris plusieurs techniques distractives pour mieux supporter la douleur.
Additional translations
distractionnelregistre technique, surtout en psychologie et en médecine

Definitions

distractionnoun
A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.
The noise from the construction site was a constant distraction during the meeting.
A diversion or recreation.
Reading a book is a great distraction from the stresses of daily life.
A state of mental distress or confusion.
The sudden news of the accident left him in a state of distraction.
distractionadjective
Serving to divert attention; relating to or intended for distraction.
The therapist taught her several distraction techniques to help cope with pain.
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