adj
Meaning 1
Without constraint, unembarrassed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
sans gêne
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noun
Meaning 2
Lack of constraint; brazenness; unreservedness (unabashed behavior, disregard for societal constraints)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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History
Etymology
Borrowed from French sans gêne.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Russian: бесцеремо́нность (besceremónnostʹ) — lack of constraint
- Russian: развя́зность (razvjáznostʹ) — lack of constraint