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    Gaucherie (en. Awkwardness)

    /ɡo.ʃə.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Awkward or inelegant behavior.
    His awkwardness while dancing was evident.
    Sa gaucherie lors de la danse était évidente.
    An embarrassing action or gesture, often unintentional.
    He demonstrated awkwardness while trying to apologize.
    Il a fait preuve de gaucherie en essayant de s'excuser.
    A feeling of social awkwardness.
    She felt awkward in that conversation.
    Elle ressentait une gaucherie dans cette conversation.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'gauche', which evokes clumsiness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have awkwardness
    To demonstrate clumsiness.
    avoir des gaucheries
    a charming awkwardness
    An awkwardness that is perceived as endearing.
    une gaucherie charmante
    to feel awkward
    To feel uncomfortable or inappropriate in a situation.
    se sentir gaucher

    Related Words

    left
    Describes someone who is not skillful.
    gauche
    demonstration
    The act of showing something, often related to errors.
    démonstration
    clumsy
    Someone who tends to make mistakes or act inelegantly.
    maladroit

    Slang Meanings

    Clumsy person
    He acts like a clumsy person on the dance floor.
    Il agit comme un béotien sur la piste de danse.
    Blunderer
    He's a blunderer at parties.
    C'est un gaffeur lors des soirées.