What language the word embarrass originated from?

The word "embarrass" originated from Old French, specifically from the word "embarrasser", meaning "to entangle" or "to impede".

Here's a breakdown of its etymology:

* Old French: *embarrasser*

* Latin: *imbarrare* (meaning "to bar, to obstruct")

* Medieval Latin: *in barrare* (meaning "to put a bar across")

The sense of "to embarrass" developed later, likely from the idea of being "trapped" or "caught in a difficult situation".