How is the word gêné translated from French to English

English translation
embarrassed
adjective

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

Feeling uncomfortable in front of other people.

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  • Il était gêné d'avoir oublié son prénom. — He was embarrassed to have forgotten her name.

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

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

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