Example: Elle avait la tête dans les nuages pendant toute la réunion importante.
Definition
"Avoir la tête dans les nuages" is a French expression meaning to be lost in thought or daydreaming, often appearing distracted or not paying attention to what is happening around. For example, someone might have "avoir la tête dans les nuages" during an important meeting.
The phrase "avoir la tête dans les nuages" literally translates to "to have the head in the clouds," suggesting a person whose mind is high above the ground, detached from immediate reality. It likely stems from the metaphorical use of clouds representing dreams or unfocused thoughts, which is common in many languages.
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To have one's head in the clouds