What does distraire in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word distraire in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use distraire in French.

The word distraire in French means amuse, entertain, divert, distract, amuse yourself, enjoy yourself, divert yourself, misappropriate, embezzle. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word distraire

amuse, entertain, divert

verbe transitif (divertir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ce numéro de cirque nous a bien divertis.
That circus act really entertained us.

distract

verbe transitif (détourner l'attention)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Je travaille, ne viens pas me distraire.
I'm working; don't go distracting me.

amuse yourself, enjoy yourself, divert yourself

verbe pronominal (s'amuser)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Nous nous distrayons en regardant un film.
We have fun watching a film.

misappropriate, embezzle

verbe transitif (littéraire (détourner)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le comptable est coupable d'avoir distrait une somme d'argent.
The accountant is guilty of misappropriating (or: embezzling) a sum of money.

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