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How is the word gêné translated from French to English

Qui se sent mal à l'aise devant les autres.

Feeling shy or ashamed in front of others.

adjective
English translation
embarrassed

Examples with “gêné”

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  • Il était gêné d'avoir oublié son prénom. — He was embarrassed about forgetting her name.

  • Il s'est senti embarrassé en trébuchant sur scène. — He felt embarrassed when he tripped on stage.

  • N'aie pas l'air si gêné, cela arrive à tout le monde. — Don't look so embarrassed, it happens to everyone.

  • Es-tu embarrassé par ton erreur en réunion ? — Are you embarrassed by your mistake in the meeting?

  • Es-tu gêné quand tu dois demander de l'aide ? — Are you embarrassed when you have to ask for help?

  • Elle avait l'air embarrassée après avoir oublié son texte. — She looked embarrassed after forgetting her lines.

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FAQ about “gêné”

How is “gêné” translated from French?
“gêné” translates into English as “embarrassed”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “gêné” mean?
Meaning of “gêné”: Qui se sent mal à l'aise devant les autres. In English — “embarrassed”.
What part of speech is “gêné”?
“gêné” is an adjective.
Where can I see examples with “gêné”?
Example sentences with “gêné” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “gêné”?
Add “gêné” 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.