gêner aux entournures

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒɛ.ne o.z‿ɑ̃.tuʁ.nyʁ/, /ʒe.ne o.z‿ɑ̃.tuʁ.nyʁ/

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Verb

gêner aux entournures

1. (informal, figuratively) to embarrass, to inconvenience, to constrain; to make uncomfortable

   Synonyms: incommoder, gêner

   être gêné aux entournures ― to feel awkward

Usage notes

Often used in the passive voice: être gêné aux entournures.

See also

• mal à l’aise