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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