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sheepish in French

sheepish in French is penaud — sheepish means behaving in a mild, timid way, similar to a sheep.

sheepish in French

penaud

adj

Shy, meek, ashamed or embarrassed.

What does "sheepish" mean?

adj Behaving in a mild, timid way, similar to a sheep.
adj Timid, submissive, guilty-looking or self-conscious.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Similar words in French

shamefaced

Common French translations

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What is "sheepish" in French?

"sheepish" in French is penaud. sheepish means: Behaving in a mild, timid way, similar to a sheep.

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