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    D'embarras (en. Embarrassment)

    /dɑ̃.ba.ʁa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of confusion or embarrassment in the face of a situation.
    He didn't know how to react, taken by embarrassment.
    Il n'a pas su comment réagir, pris d'embarras.
    Difficulty caused by a delicate situation.
    His speech caused embarrassment among the listeners.
    Son discours a suscité d'embarras parmi les auditeurs.
    Feeling of discomfort during a conversation.
    He felt a great embarrassment in that meeting.
    Il ressentait un grand d'embarras dans cette réunion.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'to embarrass', which means to trouble or hinder.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put someone in embarrassment
    To create a difficult situation for someone.
    mettre quelqu'un dans l'embarras
    to be in embarrassment
    To find oneself in a delicate or awkward situation.
    être dans l'embarras
    to get out of embarrassment
    To find a solution or to get rid of an uncomfortable situation.
    sortir d'embarras

    Related Words

    embarrassment
    State of discomfort or confusion.
    embarras
    to hinder
    To provoke a feeling of discomfort or embarrassment.
    gêner
    confusion
    State of uncertainty or mental disorder.
    confusion

    Slang Meanings

    To be in deep trouble
    He is in deep trouble after that mistake.
    Il est dans la m**** après cette erreur.
    To be scared
    She was scared in front of her boss.
    Elle avait les jetons devant sa patronne.