Francophonie· easy
avoir la tête dans les nuages
“to have one's head in the clouds”
Meaning
to be dreamy and a bit absent-minded
Explanation
Exactly like the English idiom, used for someone lost in daydreams and only half paying attention.
Example
Il a encore la tête dans les nuages, il n'a pas entendu un mot de ce que j'ai dit.
He's got his head in the clouds again, he didn't hear a word I said.
Origin
Origin uncertain.
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