distrait

Meanings

• Distrait means preoccupied or having one's attention divided.

  - "John was distrait during the meeting as he was thinking about his upcoming vacation."
  - "Despite the noise of the crowd, Maria remained distrait, focusing on her memories of the event."

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Rhymes

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behaved , deceived , received , perceived , believed

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Homonyms

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1. Distrait (fr) : Means 'preoccupied or having one's attention divided' in French.
   

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Homophones

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1. Distrait () :
   

2. Distrain () :
   

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Variants

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distrait

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Distraite (feminine singular)", "description"=>"Means 'preoccupied or having one's attention divided (feminine singular)'."}

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Etymology

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The word 'distrait' comes from the Latin word 'disperare' which means 'to scatter or divide one's attention'.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"In what language does the word 'distrait' originated?", "answer"=>"The word 'distrait' originated from the Latin word 'dispersare' which means 'to scatter or divide one's attention'."}

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1. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Individuals with ADHD may be easily distracted and have difficulty focusing on a task.

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Culture

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In French culture, the word 'distrait' is often used to describe someone who is easily distracted or has their attention divided. This can be seen as a negative trait, as it can make it difficult for someone to focus on a task or to give their full attention to someone else.

How to Memorize "distrait"

1. visualize
   

   - To remember the meaning of the word 'distrait', visualize someone who is easily distracted or has their attention divided. For example, imagine someone who is trying to study for an exam but keeps getting interrupted by texts, phone calls, or other distractions.

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