French Word · Intermediate
gêner
to hinder, hamper, bother
Pronunciation: /ʒɛ.ne/
Meaning
to hinder, hamper, bother
Example
Arrête de me regarder comme ça, ça me gêne.
Stop looking at me like that; it's making me uncomfortable.
Practice tips
- Practice gêner out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.