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    Embarrassé (en. Embarrassed)

    /ɛ̃.baʁa.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is hindered or uncomfortable in a given situation.
    He was embarrassed to speak in public.
    Il était embarrassé de parler en public.
    Who creates an obstacle, a difficulty.
    This embarrassing situation made the discussion difficult.
    Cette situation embarrassée rendait la discussion difficile.
    Who provokes a feeling of discomfort.
    His embarrassing question surprised everyone.
    Sa question embarrassée a surpris tout le monde.

    Etymology

    From the verb embarrasser, from Old French 'embarrasser', meaning 'to hinder, clutter'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be embarrassed
    To be in a delicate situation.
    être embarrassé
    embarrassing situation
    A situation that causes discomfort or unease.
    situation embarrassante
    to embarrass someone
    To cause discomfort to someone.
    embarrasser quelqu'un

    Related Words

    embarrassment
    State of confusion or discomfort.
    embarras
    to embarrass
    To cause discomfort or difficulty to someone.
    embarrasser
    discomfort
    State of discomfort, unease.
    gêne

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a haze.
    He is in a haze with all these questions.
    Il est dans le flou avec toutes ces questions.
    To be caught off guard.
    The unexpected question caught him off guard.
    La question imprévue l'a pris au dépourvu.