How is the word gêné translated from French to English

English translation
self-conscious
adjective

Inquiet du regard des autres.

Nervous about how others see you.

Examples with “gêné”

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  • Il se sentait mal à l'aise sur scène. — He felt self-conscious on stage.

  • Elle m'a adressé un sourire rapide et mal à l'aise. — She gave me a quick self-conscious smile.

  • Ne sois pas si mal à l'aise avec ton accent. — Don't be so self-conscious about your accent.

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