English–French
“embarrassed” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒɛne/
Example
Il était gêné devant tout le monde.
He was embarrassed in front of everyone.
How to say “embarrassed” in French
“Embarrassed” in French is gêné.
A person caught in public attention, with natural movement and speech held back by self-conscious discomfort.
Example sentences with gêné
Il a l'air gêné quand on lui pose une question personnelle.
He looks embarrassed when someone asks him a personal question.
Tips for using gêné
- In être gêné, the word often means embarrassed or uncomfortable, while avoir honte expresses stronger shame.