"distraction" English translation

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"distraction" in English

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distraction {f}
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"distraction" in French

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distraction {noun}
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FR distraction
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distraction (also: amusement, détente)
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Ils verront dans ce genre d'initiative de la Commission une sorte de distraction.
They will see this kind of initiative by the Commission as a distraction.
Nous pensons que c'est une distraction majeure qui nous détourne du processus dont nous sommes saisis.
We think it is a major distraction from the process before us.
En outre, la distraction du conducteur est la cause de nombreux incidents mettant en jeu des véhicules automobiles.
Additionally, driver distraction is a significant contributor to incidents involving motor vehicles.
distraction (also: déviation, délestage, route déviée)
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 diversion {noun}
Cette approche est toujours appropriée dans les situations normales de distraction des pensions.
This approach is still appropriate under normal pension diversion conditions.
Le requérant de la distraction d'une pension de la fonction publique fédérale n'a plus à résider au Canada.
An applicant for diversion of federal civil service pensions is no longer required to be living in Canada.
Loi sur la saisie-arrêt et la distraction de pensions
Garnishment Attachment and Pension Diversion Act
distraction (also: inattention)
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 absence of mind {noun}
distraction
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 absent-mindedness {noun}
sa distraction est un constant sujet de plaisanterie pour ses amis
his absent-mindedness is a standing joke among his friends
distraction
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 absentmindedness {noun}
sa distraction est un constant sujet de plaisanterie pour ses amis
his absent-mindedness is a standing joke among his friends
distraction (also: abstraction)
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 abstraction {noun}
distraction (also: divertissement, amusement, plaisir, détente)
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 fun {noun}
Ceux-ci prenaient leur religion comme distraction et jeu, et la vie d'ici-bas les trompait.
(The unbelievers are) those who took their Religion (the one appointed for them by God) for a play and pastime (and have made play and fun their own religion), and present, worldly life deluded them.
Cela s'ajoute à la danse classique et contemporaine dans le cadre d'un programme d'une semaine consacré à diverses distractions culturelles rassemblant toute la communauté dans un esprit festif.
This is in addition to dance both classical and contemporary for a weeklong programme of diverse cultural entertainment that brings the whole community together in a spirit of fun.
distraction (also: inattention)
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distraction (also: passe-temps)
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 pastime {noun}
Ceux-ci prenaient leur religion comme distraction et jeu, et la vie d'ici-bas les trompait.
(The unbelievers are) those who took their Religion (the one appointed for them by God) for a play and pastime (and have made play and fun their own religion), and present, worldly life deluded them.
Si nous avions voulu prendre une distraction, Nous l'aurions prise de Nous-mêmes, si vraiment Nous avions voulu le faire
If We had willed to find a pastime (without creating the heavens and the earth with all that is in and between them), We would indeed have found it in Our Presence, if We were going to do so!

EN distraction
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  1. general
  2. "madness"

1. general

distraction (also: absence of mind, absent-mindedness, absentmindedness, abstraction)
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 distraction {f}
They will see this kind of initiative by the Commission as a distraction.
Ils verront dans ce genre d'initiative de la Commission une sorte de distraction.
We think it is a major distraction from the process before us.
Nous pensons que c'est une distraction majeure qui nous détourne du processus dont nous sommes saisis.
Additionally, driver distraction is a significant contributor to incidents involving motor vehicles.
En outre, la distraction du conducteur est la cause de nombreux incidents mettant en jeu des véhicules automobiles.
distraction (also: fun, relaxation, stress relief, trigger)
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 détente {f}
distraction (also: amusement, diversion, entertainment, fun)
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 amusement {m}

2. "madness"

distraction (also: confusion, erratic behaviour)
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 égarement {m}
The extreme diversity of the areas of activity addressed in the Lannoye report underlines this risk of distraction.
L'extrême diversité des champs d'activité abordés par le rapport Lannoye souligne ce risque d'égarement.
However, it has been seen this afternoon that the debate on the Reform Treaty has been poised between a reality and a distraction, and we must not stand still in its wake.
Nous avons toutefois pu constater cet après-midi que le débat sur le traité de réforme reste suspendu entre réalité et égarement, et nous ne pouvons rester inactifs dans son sillage.

EN to distract
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 [distracted|distracted] {verb}

to distract (also: to abstract, to divert, to embezzle)
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 distraire [distrayant|distrait] {vb}
Talk of expert groups must not be allowed to distract us from that.
Il ne faut pas nous laisser distraire de cela par les discours des groupes d'experts.
Using an ERP as a “change lever” may distract from the BPR.
User d'un PRE comme d'un “levier de changement” peut distraire du BPR.
Let them not distract you from your mission, your purpose.
Ne les laissez pas vous distraire de votre mission, de votre but.
to distract
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 déconcentrer [déconcentrant|déconcentré] {v.t.}
You better do what you're supposed to because Jerry thinks I distract you.
Faites ce qu'on attend de vous, Jerry pense que je vous déconcentre.

Synonyms

Synonyms (French) for "distraction":

distraction
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Synonyms (English) for "distraction":

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Context sentences

Context sentences for "distraction" in English

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FrenchIls cherchent à faciliter la conduite et à réduire les risques de distraction.
They aim to make driving easier and reduce the risk of loss of concentration.
FrenchEn revanche, la télévision est une distraction de plus en plus prisée.
Television, in contrast, is increasingly popular as a means of entertainment.
FrenchLe film de cinéma est également un support de la distraction et de l'éducation du public.
Films are another medium of public entertainment and education.
FrenchD'un côté, c'est très mauvais pour la santé, et de l'autre cela provoque une distraction et de la fatigue.
On the one hand, it is very unhealthy and, on the other, it is distracting and tiring.
FrenchIl y avait peu de possibilités d'exercice, d'éducation ou de distraction.
There was little exercise, education, or entertainment.
Frenchc) Émissions de distraction et d'animation (musique du terroir, jeux, disques à la demande, etc
(c) Entertainment (local music, games, music on request, etc.);
Frenchtout a été conçu pour la distraction des membres du club
everything has been designed to keep the club members entertained
FrenchJe voudrais aussi ajouter que je n'ai pas signé le registre, hier, sans doute par distraction.
I would also like to add that I failed, because I must have been distracted, to sign the register yesterday.
FrenchLes jeux de hasard sont une distraction, mais aussi une maladie grave.
Particularly in the gambling industry it is is recreation on the one hand but on the other hand it is a serious disease.
FrenchDistraction, manque de vision ou quoi d'autre ?
Is this forgetfulness, lack of vision or what?
FrenchDistraction, manque de vision ou quoi d'autre?
Is this forgetfulness, lack of vision or what?
Frenchmes professeurs me reprochent ma distraction
my teachers tell me off for not paying attention
FrenchIl s’ agit un peu d’ une distraction.
Mr Ortuondo Larrea and others referred to flags.
French(ES) Monsieur le Président, la cruauté ne fait pas partie de la culture; causer de la souffrance ne peut pas être considéré comme une distraction.
(ES) Mr President, cruelty is not culture; causing suffering cannot be seen as entertainment.
FrenchIl est temps que nous nous apercevions qu'il s'agit d'une forme de distraction abordable pour les familles canadiennes.
It is about time that we took notice of the fact that this is an affordable form of entertainment for families in Canada.
FrenchCe n'est pas par distraction que des chefs d'État ont inscrit cette coopération dans le traité de Maastricht, en 1992.
The Heads of State knew what they were doing when they incorporated that form of cooperation into the Maastricht Treaty in 1992.
Frenchla télévision est sa seule distraction
television is her only entertainment
Frenchla lecture est un moyen de distraction
reading is a means of relaxation
Frenchj'ai besoin de distraction
I need some form of relaxation
FrenchDiscuter d'une adhésion future à une organisation externe comme l'OTAN ne pourrait que constituer une distraction par rapport au thème principal.
To discuss the future membership of an external organisation such as NATO would only distract from this important focus.

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