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distraction

/dɪsˈtrækʃən/

/dɪˈstrækʃən/

distractionnoun

distractions

/dɪsˈtrækʃən/

/dɪˈstrækʃən/

Translations

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

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

distractionadjective

/dɪsˈtræk.ʃən/

/dɪˈstræk.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "distraction technique"; normally not comparable.

Translations

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

Serving to divert attention; relating to or intended for distraction.

The therapist taught her several distraction techniques to help cope with pain.