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    L'embarras (en. Embarrassment)

    [lɑ̃.ba.ʁɑ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Situation of embarrassment or indecision.
    He was in total embarrassment in front of that question.
    Il était dans un embarras total face à cette question.
    Difficulty, problem that makes the situation complex.
    We resolved the technical embarrassment that was hindering the project.
    Nous avons résolu l'embarras technique qui gênait le projet.
    State of confusion, discomfort.
    His embarrassment was palpable when he had to speak in front of everyone.
    Son embarras était palpable lorsqu'il a dû parler devant tout le monde.

    Etymology

    From the old French 'embarracer', which means 'to block, to hinder'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in difficulty
    in difficulty, in a delicate situation.
    dans l'embarras
    to be in uncertainty
    to be in uncertainty or confusion.
    être dans le flou
    to put someone in difficulty
    to create a difficult situation for someone.
    mettre quelqu'un dans l'embarras

    Related Words

    discomfort
    State of discomfort or unease.
    gêne
    difficulty
    Condition or situation that complicates something.
    difficulté
    discomfort
    State of unease or physical or psychological discomfort.
    inconfort

    Slang Meanings

    to be in a bind
    He is really in a bind with this story.
    Il est vraiment dans le pétrin avec cette histoire.
    to have the brakes on
    With all these problems, he really has the brakes on at the moment.
    Avec tous ces problèmes, il a vraiment les freins en ce moment.