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."
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.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
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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