A1 Idiom Neutral

Avoir la tête en l'air

To be absent-minded

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Meaning

To be forgetful, distracted, or not paying attention.

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Cultural Background

Used to describe a 'rêveur' (dreamer). Similar usage, often used in casual settings.

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Remember the verb

Always use 'avoir' with this idiom.

Meaning

To be forgetful, distracted, or not paying attention.

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Remember the verb

Always use 'avoir' with this idiom.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

Il ___ la tête en l'air.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The idiom is 'avoir la tête en l'air'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct phrase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: J'ai la tête en l'air.

The correct idiom uses 'avoir' and 'en l'air'.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A1

Il ___ la tête en l'air.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a

The idiom is 'avoir la tête en l'air'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the correct phrase.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: J'ai la tête en l'air.

The correct idiom uses 'avoir' and 'en l'air'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you have a very close relationship.

Related Phrases

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Être dans la lune

synonym

To be daydreaming

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Terre-à-terre

contrast

Down-to-earth

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