gauche

adjective (gauche, more gauche); (French) gauche

«gauche» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal) Awkward and clumsy in how you behave with other people, saying or doing slightly wrong things. tree →
(French) «gauche» means «left» in French: à gauche = to the left. tree →

In the lessons

In stories «gauche» describes a shy or socially clumsy person, often a teenager at a party. In French lessons «tournez à gauche» means «turn left». Sound: «gohsh». Phrases: «a bit gauche», «à gauche» (French).

Examples

He felt gauche and shy at his first dance. tree →
It was a bit gauche to ask how much her dress cost. tree →
In French, «gauche» means left and «droite» means right. tree →
Tournez à gauche! — Turn left! tree →
Her gauche manners made people smile kindly. tree →

Note

Borrowed from French. Pronounced «gohsh». Opposite in English: «graceful», «smooth». Do not confuse with «gouge» or «gaudy».

On Mova

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