gêné
, e
adj
(=confus) embarrassed, uncomfortable
un silence gêné an awkward silence
(=dépourvu d'argent) short of money
gène
nm (BIOLOGIE) gene
gêne
nf
(à respirer, bouger)
difficulty
avec gêne
[respirer] with difficulty
Il respirait avec gêne. His breathing was laboured.
(=confusion) embarrassment
sans gêne
[personne, attitude] inconsiderate
(=dérangement) bother, trouble
(=manque d'argent) financial difficulties pl
sans-gêne
adj inv
[personne] inconsiderate
nm inv
(=attitude) lack of consideration
Son sans-gêne me surprendra toujours. His lack of consideration always surprises me.
Il est d'un sans-gêne! He's so inconsiderate!
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