No. 10,094 in French
gène
Discomfort or embarrassment.
In a sentence
Il ressent une grande gêne dans la foule.
He feels great discomfort in the crowd.
Here, 'gêne' signifies a sense of unease or discomfort in the given situation.
La mutation génétique peut provoquer une modification de gène.
Genetic mutation can cause a gene alteration.
'Gène' in this sentence refers to the biological term 'gene', highlighting its use in scientific contexts.
Les voisins ont exprimé leur gêne face au bruit constant.
The neighbors have expressed their annoyance with the constant noise.
'Gêne' represents a feeling of being disturbed or annoyed due to continuous noise, focusing on interpersonal dynamics.
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