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    Gênés (en. Genoa)

    /ʒ ɛ n e/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    To experience embarrassment or discomfort.
    He was embarrassed by the situation.
    Il était gêné par la situation.
    To be in a state of discomfort or embarrassment.
    She felt embarrassed in front of her colleagues.
    Elle se sentait gênée devant ses collègues.
    To be hindered or obstructed in one's actions.
    The traffic was obstructed by the construction work, making the journey difficult.
    La circulation gênée par les travaux rend le trajet difficile.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to embarrass' derived from the old French 'genier' meaning 'to disturb' or 'to hinder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel embarrassed
    To have a feeling of embarrassment or discomfort.
    se sentir gêné
    to embarrass someone
    To cause someone a feeling of discomfort.
    gêner quelqu'un
    to be embarrassed by
    To be affected or troubled by something.
    être gêné par

    Related Words

    to embarrass
    To cause embarrassment or discomfort.
    gêner
    embarrassment
    A state of discomfort or embarrassment.
    gêne
    disturbance
    Trouble or disruption of the normal order.
    dérangement

    Slang Meanings

    To feel uncomfortable in a situation
    He was too embarrassed to speak in public.
    Il était trop gêné pour parler en public.
    To be apprehensive
    She was so embarrassed that she was frightened.
    Elle a eu les jetons, tellement elle était gênée.