Gauche Definition & Meaning

gauche
adjective
  1. lacking social polish; "too gauche to leave the room when the conversation became intimate"; "their excellent manners always made me feel gauche"

"Gauche" in song lyrics

See how gauche is used in real songs:

  • "J'ai pris mon temps, tabou ta bouche vers la gauche"
    Buck 65 — Le 65isme
  • "Un coup d'epaule a droite, un coup d'epaule a gauche"
    IAM — Attentat II
  • "Mais il l'a peint avec l'oreille gauche?"
    IAM — Attentat II

Usage tips for "gauche"

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