awkward dance

language: fr

definitions

  1. A dance performed with clumsy, uncoordinated, or socially uncomfortable movements.
    fr: Danse maladroite
  2. A delicate or uncomfortable social situation or negotiation requiring careful maneuvering to avoid conflict or embarrassment.
    fr: Interaction délicate

examples

  1. The teenagers performed an awkward dance at the school prom.

    Les adolescents ont exécuté une danse maladroite au bal de l'école.

  2. Negotiating the new contract felt like an awkward dance between the two companies.

    La négociation du nouveau contrat ressemblait à une danse délicate entre les deux entreprises.