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    Complications (en. Complications)

    /kɔ̃.p.li.ka.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Difficulties that arise in a given context.
    The complications of the operation led to a long hospital stay.
    Les complications de l'opération ont conduit à un long séjour à l'hôpital.
    An additional element that complicates something.
    He had to face complications in his construction project.
    Il a dû faire face à des complications dans son projet de construction.
    Unexpected problems or situations that make a situation more complex.
    Complications related to the weather delayed the flight.
    Les complications liées à la météo ont retardé le vol.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'complicatio', which means the act of folding together.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have complications
    To find oneself in a difficult situation.
    avoir des complications
    to complicate things
    To make something more difficult than it should be.
    compliquer les choses
    unexpected complications
    Unforeseen elements that complicate a situation.
    les complications inattendues

    Related Words

    complicate
    To make something more difficult.
    complique
    complexity
    The character of what is complex.
    complexité
    obstacle
    What opposes a process.
    obstacle

    Slang Meanings

    Trouble
    He had trouble with his health after the operation.
    Il a eu des ennuis avec sa santé après l'opération.
    A puzzle
    This situation is a real puzzle for him.
    Cette situation est un vrai casse-tête pour lui.