embarrassment in French
embarrassment in French is embarras, (être la) honte (de) — embarrassment means a feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
embarrassment in French
embarras
(être la) honte (de)
A person or thing which is the cause of humiliation to another.
What does "embarrassment" mean?
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noun A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
"He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake."
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noun A person or thing that causes shame or discredit to others.
"The scandal became a major embarrassment for the government."
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embarrassment in a sentence
- He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake.
- To her embarrassment, her phone rang loudly during the ceremony.
- The scandal became a major embarrassment for the government.
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What is "embarrassment" in French?
"embarrassment" in French is embarras, (être la) honte (de). embarrassment means: A feeling of awkward shame or self-consciousness.
How do you use "embarrassment" in a sentence?
Example: "He turned red with embarrassment when he realized his mistake." In French, "embarrassment" is embarras, (être la) honte (de).
Are there other ways to say "embarrassment" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "embarrassment": embarras, (être la) honte (de).
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