malaise
/ma.lɛz/
1.
nounmasculine
awkwardness
social discomfort
an uneasy atmosphere
Il y a eu un gros malaise quand il a commencé à parler de son ex.
There was a big awkward moment when he started talking about his ex.
Synonyms:gêne, embarras
2.
nounmasculine
faintness
a sudden feeling of being unwell (dizziness, lightheadedness)
brief loss of consciousness (fainting)
Elle a fait un malaise à cause de la chaleur.
She fainted / felt faint because of the heat.
Synonyms:étourdissement, syncope
