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    Embarras (en. Embarrassment)

    /ɑ̃.ba.ʁɑ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of confusion or discomfort.
    He felt a deep embarrassment when he forgot his speech.
    Il a ressenti un profond embarras lorsqu'il a oublié son discours.
    Difficult situation...
    The financial embarrassment of this company is alarming.
    L'embarras financier de cette entreprise est alarmant.
    Cramming or overload.
    The embarrassment of the places was palpable with so much furniture piled up.
    L'embarras des lieux était palpable avec tant de meubles entassés.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inbarrare', meaning 'to obstruct'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put someone in a difficult position
    To create an awkward or difficult situation for someone.
    mettre dans l'embarras
    to have a dilemma
    To be faced with numerous options, making the decision difficult.
    avoir un embarras du choix
    to find oneself in a bind
    To be in a delicate or embarrassing situation.
    se trouver dans l'embarras

    Related Words

    discomfort
    State of discomfort or unease.
    gêne
    difficulty
    State of being difficult or complex.
    difficulté
    confusion
    Lack of clarity or order.
    confusion

    Slang Meanings

    to feel uncomfortable
    He was so embarrassed that he didn't know where to put himself.
    Il était tellement embarrassé qu'il ne savait plus où se mettre.
    to be in a jam
    He got himself into a bind with that impulsive decision.
    Il s'est mis dans un embarras avec cette décision impulsive.