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    Embarrassée (en. Embarrassed)

    /ɑ̃.ba.ʁa.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who feels discomfort or confusion in a given situation.
    She was embarrassed to speak in public.
    Elle était embarrassée de parler en public.
    Which causes embarrassment or discomfort.
    The question asked was embarrassing.
    La question posée était embarrassée.
    Difficulty in expressing oneself clearly due to embarrassment.
    He gave an embarrassed response.
    Il a donné une réponse embarrassée.

    Etymology

    From the verb embarrasser, which comes from Old French 'embarracer', derived from 'barre'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be embarrassed by something
    to be in an awkward situation due to an unexpected problem.
    être embarrassé par quelque chose
    embarrassing situation
    a situation that creates discomfort or unease.
    situation embarrassante
    embarrassed reaction
    reaction due to embarrassment or confusion.
    réaction embarrassée

    Related Words

    embarrassment
    State of a person who feels embarrassed or uncomfortable.
    embarras
    discomfort
    Feeling of unease caused by a social situation.
    gêne

    Slang Meanings

    To be on a television set and not know what to say.
    He was so embarrassed that he forgot his lines.
    Il était tellement embarrassé qu'il a oublié ses lignes.
    To have a moment of discomfort in a discussion.
    The conversation became embarrassed after that question.
    La conversation est devenue embarrassée après cette question.