English–French
“awkwardness” in French
How to say “awkwardness” in French
“Awkwardness” in French is gène.
A conversation where words falter and an awkward barrier settles between the people.
Example sentences with gène
Les scientifiques étudient le gène responsable de cette maladie.
Scientists are studying the gene responsible for this disease.
Tips for using gène
- Gêne is feminine, so standard forms include une gêne and de la gêne.
Other French words for “awkwardness”
Sa blague a provoqué de la gêne parmi les invités.
Her joke caused awkwardness among the guests.
Il y avait un embarras entre eux après la discussion.
There was awkwardness between them after the discussion.