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    Gêné (en. Embarrassed)

    /ʒene/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who feels discomfort or shame.
    He was embarrassed to speak in public.
    Il était gêné de parler en public.
    Who is placed in an uncomfortable situation.
    That question made him feel embarrassed.
    Cette question l'a rendu gêné.
    Who causes embarrassment or discomfort.
    It was an awkward and silent moment.
    C'était un moment gêné et silencieux.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gené', derived from the verb 'gêner'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be embarrassed
    To be in an uncomfortable situation
    être gêné
    To feel embarrassed
    To feel embarrassment
    avoir la gêne
    It's embarrassing
    It's embarrassing
    c'est gênant

    Related Words

    To bother
    To cause embarrassment or discomfort
    gêner
    Discomfort
    The state of feeling discomfort or embarrassment
    gêne
    Embarrassing
    Who causes embarrassment
    gênant

    Slang Meanings

    To be in trouble
    When he asked that question, I was really in trouble.
    Quand il a posé cette question, j'étais vraiment dans la sauce.
    To be scared
    He was scared before going to the oral presentation.
    Il avait les jetons avant de passer à l'oral.