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How is the word gênant translated from French to English

Qui met mal à l'aise ou embarrasse.

Causing embarrassment or making people uncomfortable.

adjective
English translation
awkward

Examples with “gênant”

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  • Il y a eu un silence gênant dans la conversation. — There was an awkward pause in the conversation.

  • Il a fait quelques pas maladroits sur la glace. — He took a few awkward steps on the ice.

  • Croiser mon ex à la fête était gênant. — Meeting my ex at the party was awkward.

  • Le chiot est encore maladroit dans les escaliers. — The puppy is still awkward on the stairs.

  • Ne rends pas la situation plus gênante qu'elle ne l'est. — Please don't make this more awkward than it is.

  • Pourquoi ai-je l'air si maladroit quand je danse ? — Why do I look so awkward when I dance?

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FAQ about “gênant”

How is “gênant” translated from French?
“gênant” translates into English as “awkward”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “gênant” mean?
Meaning of “gênant”: Qui met mal à l'aise ou embarrasse. In English — “awkward”.
What part of speech is “gênant”?
“gênant” is an adjective.
Where can I see examples with “gênant”?
Example sentences with “gênant” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “gênant”?
Add “gênant” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.