discomfort

inconfort, douleur

Sensation légèrement douloureuse ou désagréable dans le corps.

En anglais simple : A slightly painful or unpleasant feeling in your body.

• These shoes cause discomfort.
• He felt mild discomfort in his stomach after lunch.
• A soft cushion may relieve the discomfort while you sit.

Comment l'utiliser : discomfort in + body part (She felt discomfort in her shoulder.)

Synonymes : pain, soreness

Contraires : comfort

Expressions courantes : mild discomfort, stomach discomfort, relieve discomfort

malaise, gêne

Sentiment d’inquiétude ou de gêne qui rend une situation désagréable.

En anglais simple : A feeling of worry or embarrassment that makes a situation unpleasant.

• His questions caused some discomfort.
• I could see her discomfort during the awkward silence.
• He laughed to hide his discomfort about meeting strangers.

Comment l'utiliser : discomfort at/about something (She expressed discomfort about discussing her salary.)

Synonymes : unease, awkwardness, embarrassment

Contraires : ease

Expressions courantes : social discomfort, cause discomfort, a sense of discomfort

gêner, mettre mal à l'aise

Faire éprouver à quelqu’un de l’inquiétude, de la gêne ou un malaise physique.

En anglais simple : To make someone feel worried, embarrassed, or physically unwell.

• His stare discomforted her.
• The sudden silence seemed to discomfort our guests.
• Bright lights can discomfort animals that are active at night.

Synonymes : unsettle, disturb, embarrass

Contraires : comfort, reassure

Expressions courantes : discomfort someone, discomfort the guests