Gênée (en. Embarrassed)

[ʒe.ne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A state of discomfort due to an embarrassing situation.

She was in total embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

Elle était dans une gênée totale lorsqu'elle a réalisé son erreur.

A situation where one feels uneasy.

The embarrassment he felt in public was palpable.

La gênée qu'il a ressentie en public était palpable.

Comes from the verb 'to embarrass', from Latin 'genare' which means 'to hinder or obstruct'.

to be in embarrassment

To be in an awkward situation.

être dans la gênée

to come out of embarrassment

To free oneself from an awkward situation.

sortir de sa gênée

to embarrass

To cause unease or conflict.

gêner

discomfort

A state of lack of comfort or tranquility.

gêne

To be comfortable

He is not embarrassed at all; on the contrary, he is comfortable in this situation.

Il n'est pas du tout gêné, au contraire, il est à l'aise dans cette situation.

To feel bad

I feel embarrassed when I have to speak in public.

Je me sens gêné quand je dois parler en public.