French Expression · Native
Être dans la lune
To be daydreaming / To be absent-minded (literally: to be in the moon)
Pronunciation: ETRE dan la LÜN
Meaning
To be lost in thought, not paying attention to what is happening around you.
Example
Il était tellement dans la lune qu'il n'a pas entendu la question.
He was so deep in thought that he didn't hear the question.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Être dans la lune out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a native-level French expression.