awkward in French
awkward in French is maladroit, gauche, embarrassant — awkward means causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
awkward in French
maladroit
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
gauche
Lacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments.
embarrassant
Not easily managed or effected; embarrassing.
inconvenant
Perverse; adverse; difficult to handle.
What does "awkward" mean?
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adj Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
"There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat."
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adj Clumsy or lacking skill in movement or use of the hands.
"He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball."
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adj Difficult to deal with or handle.
"The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs."
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awkward in a sentence
- There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat.
- She felt awkward meeting her ex at the party.
- He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball.
- The sofa was an awkward shape to carry up the stairs.
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What is "awkward" in French?
"awkward" in French is maladroit, gauche, embarrassant. awkward means: Causing or feeling embarrassment or discomfort, especially in a social situation.
How do you use "awkward" in a sentence?
Example: "There was an awkward silence after his joke fell flat." In French, "awkward" is maladroit, gauche, embarrassant.
Are there other ways to say "awkward" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "awkward": maladroit, gauche, embarrassant, inconvenant.
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