English–French

“awkwardly” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/maladʁwatəmɑ̃/

Example

Elle sourit maladroitement devant la caméra.

She smiled awkwardly in front of the camera.

Illustration for maladroitement (awkwardly)

How to say “awkwardly” in French

“Awkwardly” in French is maladroitement.

An awkward movement that lacks smooth, natural coordination.

Full entry for maladroitement: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with maladroitement

Il a répondu maladroitement à la question.

He responded awkwardly to the question.

Tips for using maladroitement

  • As an adverb, maladroitement stays unchanged, unlike the adjective maladroit, which changes to maladroite in the feminine.

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