Maladroite (en. Clumsy)

/maladʁɔit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a person who is clumsy or unskillful.

She is clumsy with tools.

Elle est maladroite avec les outils.

Refers to an awkward or poorly executed gesture.

Her movement was awkward.

Son mouvement était maladroit.

Refers to a situation where there is a lack of finesse.

Her attempt at a compliment was quite clumsy.

Sa tentative de compliment était plutôt maladroite.

From Old French 'maladroit' composed of 'mal' and 'droit'.

to have two left hands

To be very awkward.

avoir deux mains gauches

to make clumsy gestures

To make imprecise movements.

faire des gestes maladroits

to have a clumsy behavior

To have an ungraceful or uncomfortable attitude.

avoir un comportement maladroit

maladroit

A person who lacks skill.

maladroit

left-handed

One who lacks elegance or finesse in their movements.

gauche

unskillful

One who is not adept in their actions.

malhabile

That one doesn't play well.

This player is clumsy on the field.

Ce joueur est maladroit sur le terrain.

Refers to an accident often caused by a mistake.

This guy made a clumsy maneuver while driving.

Ce type a fait une maladroite manœuvre en conduisant.