gênant

/ʒe.nɑ̃/gêner
1.
adjectivemasculine

awkward

embarrassing

uncomfortable (socially)

Il y a eu un silence super gênant quand il est arrivé.

There was a really awkward silence when he arrived.

Synonyms:embarrassant, malaisant, fâcheux
2.
adjectivemasculine

inconvenient

bothersome

obstructive

C'est gênant d'avoir une valise si lourde dans le métro.

It's inconvenient to have such a heavy suitcase on the subway.

Synonyms:encombrant, importun, pénible