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    Gêner (en. To bother)

    /ʒe.ne/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To disturb or embarrass someone.
    The question asked embarrassed the interlocutor.
    La question posée a gêné l'interlocuteur.
    To obstruct or limit the movement of something.
    The furniture obstructs the passage in the room.
    Le meuble gêne le passage dans la pièce.
    To create a feeling of discomfort or unease.
    She felt embarrassed during the presentation.
    Elle s'est sentie gênée lors de la présentation.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'genere', meaning 'to produce, to generate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to inconvenience someone
    Causing discomfort or inconvenience to someone.
    gêner quelqu'un
    to feel uncomfortable
    Feeling shy or hesitant.
    se gêner
    not to bother
    To be at ease, to have no worries.
    ne pas gêner

    Related Words

    discomfort
    Discomfort, unease experienced by someone.
    gêne
    annoying
    Causing embarrassment or discomfort.
    gênant
    nuisance
    A person who disturbs or creates unease.
    gêneur

    Slang Meanings

    To feel uncomfortable in a social situation.
    His joke really disrupted the atmosphere.
    Sa blague a vraiment gêné l'ambiance.
    To embarrass someone intentionally.
    He likes to annoy his friends with intrusive questions.
    Il aime bien gêner ses amis avec des questions indiscrètes.