distracting

• Qualifie ce qui perturbe la concentration ou détourne l'attention d'une tâche ou d'un objectif.

Describes something that prevents concentration or draws attention away from a task or focus.

1. Causing distractionB1formal

   Tending to divert attention away from what one is focusing on.

   qui distrait

   • The loud music was very distracting while I was studying.
   • Her constant phone notifications are distracting during meetings.
   • The bright lights in the room were distracting for the students.

   Synonymesdiverting

   Antonymesfocusing

2. Annoying or bothersomeB2informal

   Causing irritation or annoyance by diverting focus.

   qui distrait, gênant

   • His distracting habit of tapping his pen drove me crazy.
   • The distracting chatter in the library made it hard to concentrate.
   • I find the pop-up ads on this website very distracting.

   Synonymesaggravatingannoyingbothersomeirritatingtroublesomevexing

   Antonymescalmingreassuringsoothing

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de détourner l'attention de quelqu'un de quelque chose, provoquant une perte de concentration ou de focalisation, ou encore de distraire en amusant.

A verb used to indicate the act of drawing someone's attention away from something, causing them to lose focus or concentration.

1. Divert attentionB1formal

   To cause someone to stop paying attention to what they are doing.

   Détourner l'attention

   • The loud noise distracted her from her homework.
   • Please don't distract the driver while he's driving.
   • He was easily distracted by his phone during the lecture.

   Synonymesagitatebewilderconfusedeflectdetractdivertdraw awayoccupy

   Antonymesattractconcentrateengagefocus

2. Amuse or entertainB2formal

   To provide amusement or entertainment that takes someone's mind off things.

   Distraire

   • The clown distracted the children with his funny tricks.
   • She tried to distract him with a game while they waited.
   • The movie was good enough to distract her from her worries.

   Synonymesamusebeguiledivertentertainoccupy

   Antonymesboretireweary