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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 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
    to have complications
    To find oneself in a difficult situation.
    avoir des complications

    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.