absorbed in French
absorbed in French is absorbé, captivé — absorbed means completely focused on something, to the exclusion of everything else.
absorbed in French
absorbé
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
captivé
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
What does "absorbed" mean?
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adj Completely focused on something, to the exclusion of everything else.
"He was so absorbed in the game he missed his stop."
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adj Taken in or soaked up.
"Most of the rainfall was absorbed by the dry soil."
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absorbed in a sentence
- He was so absorbed in the game he missed his stop.
- Most of the rainfall was absorbed by the dry soil.
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What is "absorbed" in French?
"absorbed" in French is absorbé, captivé. absorbed means: Completely focused on something, to the exclusion of everything else.
How do you use "absorbed" in a sentence?
Example: "He was so absorbed in the game he missed his stop." In French, "absorbed" is absorbé, captivé.
Are there other ways to say "absorbed" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "absorbed": absorbé, captivé.
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