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embarrassed

/ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/

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verb

Embarrasser, gêner

To humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely; to disconcert; to abash

Examples :

"The teacher embarrassed the student by publicly calling out a wrong answer during the quiz. "

Le professeur a embarrassé l'élève en appelant publiquement une mauvaise réponse pendant le quiz.

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verb

Gêner, entraver

To hinder from liberty of movement; to impede; to obstruct.

Examples :

"The motion was advanced in order to embarrass the progress of the bill."

La motion a été présentée afin d'entraver la progression du projet de loi.

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verb

Endetter, accabler de dettes

To involve in difficulties concerning money matters; to encumber with debt; to beset with urgent claims or demands.

Examples :

"A man or his business is embarrassed when he cannot meet his pecuniary engagements."

Un homme ou son entreprise est endetté lorsqu'il ne peut pas honorer ses engagements financiers.

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adjective

Gêné, embarrassé

Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

Examples :

"After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed."

Après être revenue de la piscine, Aleshia se sentait beaucoup mieux, bien qu'elle soit encore légèrement gênée.

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adjective

Entravé, gêné

Impeded; obstructed.

Examples :

"The narrow hallway was embarrassed by the overflowing boxes, making it difficult to move through. "

Le couloir étroit était entravé par les boîtes débordantes, ce qui rendait le passage difficile.