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quandary in French

quandary in French is embarras, incertitude, perplexité — quandary means a state of being unsure what to do, especially when facing a difficult choice.

quandary in French

embarras
noun
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
incertitude
noun
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
perplexité
noun
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
dilemme
noun
A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.

What does "quandary" mean?

  1. noun A state of being unsure what to do, especially when facing a difficult choice.
    "She was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer."
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quandary in a sentence

  • She was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer.
  • The team found itself in a quandary after the lead engineer quit mid-project.

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What is "quandary" in French?

"quandary" in French is embarras, incertitude, perplexité. quandary means: A state of being unsure what to do, especially when facing a difficult choice.

How do you use "quandary" in a sentence?

Example: "She was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer." In French, "quandary" is embarras, incertitude, perplexité.

Are there other ways to say "quandary" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "quandary": embarras, incertitude, perplexité, dilemme.

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