/ʒɛ.nɑ̃/
Translation
awkward, embarrassing, annoying
Word origin
The present participle of gêner, from gêne, which in Old French meant torture and came from Frankish jehhan ('to confess').
- Origin
- Frankish
- Root
- jehhan
Grammar
Examples
C' .
That is an awkward question.
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The silence was awkward.
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These annoying noises come from the street.
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She found the scene embarrassing.
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That awkward moment lasted a minute.
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