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How is the word c'était gênant translated from French to English

Cela a mis quelqu'un mal à l'aise ou dans l'embarras.

It made someone feel ashamed or uncomfortable.

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English translation
It was embarrassing.

Examples with “c'était gênant”

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  • J'ai oublié son nom devant tout le monde ; c'était gênant. — I forgot his name in front of everyone; it was embarrassing.

  • Personne n'a ri à ma blague et, franchement, c'était gênant. — Nobody laughed at my joke, and honestly, it was embarrassing.

  • Il dit encore que c'était gênant, mais moi j'ai trouvé ça drôle. — He still says it was embarrassing, but I thought it was funny.

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More French words

c'est un beau choix It's a beautiful selection c'est un soi-disant expert He is a quote-unquote expert c'est vraiment gentil I appreciate it c'était approprié It was appropriate c'était inattendu It was unexpected. c'était plutôt correct It was halfway decent c'était tellement gênant It was so awkwardly c'était un réflexe It was a reflex

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FAQ about “c'était gênant”

How is “c'était gênant” translated from French?
“c'était gênant” translates into English as “It was embarrassing.”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “c'était gênant” mean?
Meaning of “c'était gênant”: Cela a mis quelqu'un mal à l'aise ou dans l'embarras. In English — “It was embarrassing.”.
What part of speech is “c'était gênant”?
“c'était gênant” is a phrase.
Where can I see examples with “c'était gênant”?
Example sentences with “c'était gênant” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “c'était gênant”?
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