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égaré

lost, bewildered

adjective eh-gah-REH Rare

Also means

astray

Usage Note

Égaré describes both physical disorientation and emotional confusion. The verb égarer means 'to misplace' or 'to lead astray', and s'égarer is the reflexive 'to get lost'. A related noun is l'égarement, meaning mental confusion or distraction.

Examples

"Il semblait complètement égaré dans la ville."

Natural Translation

He seemed completely lost in the city.

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