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embarrass

/ɪmˈbærəs/

/ɪmˈbɛrəs/

Translations

embarrassverb

embarrassed

Past Simple

embarrassed

Past Participle

embarrassing

Gerund

/ɪmˈbærəs/

/ɪmˈbɛrəs/

embarrasserSens général : rendre quelqu’un gêné, mal à l’aise ou honteux.

She didn't mean to embarrass him by mentioning his mistake in front of everyone.

Elle ne voulait pas l'embarrasser en mentionnant sa faute devant tout le monde.

Additional translations

embarrasserSens plus rare : mettre en difficulté, notamment sur le plan financier.

gênerSens courant : mettre dans une situation difficile ou délicate.

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embarrassverb

To cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

She didn't mean to embarrass him by mentioning his mistake in front of everyone.

To make a situation difficult or complicated.

The unexpected question embarrassed the speaker, causing him to lose his train of thought.

To place someone or something in financial difficulty.

The recession embarrassed several small businesses that relied on tourism.