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preoccupied in French

preoccupied in French is préoccupé — preoccupied means so absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.

preoccupied in French

préoccupé
adj
Concerned with something else; distracted; giving one's attention elsewhere. [from 19th c.]

What does "preoccupied" mean?

  1. adjective So absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.
    "She seemed preoccupied and barely heard what he said."
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preoccupied in a sentence

  • She seemed preoccupied and barely heard what he said.
  • He was too preoccupied with work to notice the change in her mood.

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What is "preoccupied" in French?

"preoccupied" in French is préoccupé. preoccupied means: So absorbed in one's own thoughts or concerns that one pays little attention to anything else.

How do you use "preoccupied" in a sentence?

Example: "She seemed preoccupied and barely heard what he said." In French, "preoccupied" is préoccupé.

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