Compliquée (en. Complicated)

/kɔ̃.pli.ke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to a situation that is made difficult by various factors.

This case has become very complicated due to numerous testimonies.

Cette affaire est devenue très compliquée à cause des nombreux témoignages.

That requires intellectual effort to be understood.

The rules of the game are complicated; you need to read them carefully.

Les règles du jeu sont compliquées, il faut les lire attentivement.

That involves many interconnected elements.

The structure of this novel is complicated, with several parallel plots.

La structure de ce roman est compliquée, avec plusieurs intrigues parallèles.

From Latin 'complicare', which means 'to fold together'.

It's complicated!

This means that the situation or problem is difficult to understand or resolve.

C'est compliqué !

A complicated life

Refers to a life full of challenges and difficulties.

Une vie compliquée

Complicated relationships

Used to describe interpersonal relationships filled with nuances or conflicts.

Des relations compliquées

complex

Which is made up of multiple and varied parts, which is not simple.

complexe

difficulty

State of what is difficult to achieve or understand.

difficulté

situation

A set of elements that define a context.

situation

It's a mess!

With all these surprises, it's a mess in this project.

Avec tous ces imprévus, c'est le bazar dans ce projet.

A real puzzle!

The file we have to deal with is a real puzzle.

Le dossier qu'on doit traiter est un vrai casse-tête.