maladresse
French → English
noun//ma.la.dʁɛs//
(behavior) Clumsiness: a lack of skill or grace in physical or social action
Par maladresse, il a renversé son verre de vin sur la nappe blanche.
(English) Out of clumsiness, he spilled his glass of wine on the white tablecloth.
Sa maladresse sociale le rend souvent mal à l'aise lors des réceptions.
(English) His social awkwardness often makes him feel uncomfortable at receptions.
Entry ID: fr:en:maladresse · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary