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    Gênant (en. Embarrassing)

    [ʒe.nɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Causing discomfort or embarrassment.
    His question was really embarrassing during the meeting.
    Sa question était vraiment gênante lors de la réunion.
    Which slows down or prevents the smooth progress of a situation.
    The noise in the classroom was embarrassing for the teacher.
    Le bruit dans la classe était gênant pour l'enseignant.
    Which is unpleasant or uncomfortable.
    It was an embarrassing situation for everyone.
    C'était une situation gênante pour tout le monde.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb gêner, originating from the Latin 'genera(re)' which means 'to produce'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be embarrassing
    To cause embarrassment or difficulty.
    être gênant
    embarrassing situation
    A situation that makes one uncomfortable.
    situation gênante
    to embarrass someone
    To create an inconvenience or discomfort for a person.
    gêner quelqu'un

    Related Words

    discomfort
    State of unease or discomfort.
    gêne
    to embarrass
    To cause inconvenience or embarrassment.
    gêner
    discomfort
    State of physical or emotional discomfort.
    inconfort

    Slang Meanings

    Embarrassing in a social situation.
    That joke was too embarrassing to tell in front of the parents.
    Cette blague était trop gênante à raconter devant les parents.
    Something that makes one uncomfortable.
    His remark about my outfit was really embarrassing.
    Sa remarque sur ma tenue était vraiment gênante.