What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ineptitude from eg Macron briefly meeting Blair (9)" mean?

The definition is "Ineptitude". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GAU (synonym="GAU") + CHERIE (synonym="CHERIE") = GAUCHERIE; definition: "Ineptitude" The answer is GAUCHERIE.

Ineptitude from eg Macron briefly meeting Blair (9)

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