“Être dans la lune” is a fun French expression that translates literally to “to be in the moon” or “to be on the moon”. The idiom has the the following meanings:
- to have your head in the clouds
- to be miles away
- to be in a dream
- to be lost in your thoughts
- to be daydreaming
French-to-French definitions include être distrait or absorbé (to be distracted or absorbed in one’s own thoughts).
Here’s an example sentence:
- Il est tellement étourdi. Il est perdu dans ses pensées. On dirait qu’il est dans la lune. He’s so absent minded. He is lost in his thoughts. You’d say he has his head in the clouds.
Here are some more fun expressions that have to do with the moon (la lune):
- décrocher la lune to do the impossible
- demander la lune to ask the impossible
- être bien luné to be in a good mood
- promettre la lune à qqn to make impossible promises
Suggested audio French courses from Frenchtoday.com
David Issokson is a lifelong language enthusiast. His head is swimming with words and sounds as he speaks over six languages. Of all the languages he speaks, he's the most passionate about French! David has helped hundreds of students to improve their French in his private online lessons. When procrastinating working on his site, FrenchLearner.com, David enjoys his time skiing and hiking in Teton Valley, Idaho.
Latest posts by David Issokson (see all)
- French Songs: 18 Top French Hits You’ll Love - June 1, 2023
- French appetizers: 20 Hors d’oeuvres You Will Love - May 26, 2023
- 20 Most Famous French Women In History - May 16, 2023
Bonjour! My name is David Issokson. I'm based in Victor, Idaho (near Jackson, Wyoming) and have helped hundreds of students to learn French online since 2013.
