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

English translation
that's awkward
phrase

Se dit d'une situation inconfortable.

Said about an uncomfortable situation.

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  • Tu as croisé son ex ? C'est gênant. — You met his ex? That's awkward.

  • Ils ont réservé une seule chambre pour quatre. C'est gênant. — They booked one room for four people. That's awkward.

  • Il a ri et marmonné « c'est gênant » dans sa barbe. — He laughed and muttered that's awkward under his breath.

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