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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
adj
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
captivé
adj
Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

What does "absorbed" mean?

  1. adj Completely focused on something, to the exclusion of everything else.
    "He was so absorbed in the game he missed his stop."
  2. 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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