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    Difficulté (en. Difficulty)

    /di.fi.kyl.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of something that is not easy to accomplish or understand.
    This task presents a certain difficulty.
    Cette tâche présente une certaine difficulté.
    A problem or obstacle that makes a situation complicated.
    He encountered many difficulties in his project.
    Il a rencontré beaucoup de difficultés dans son projet.
    A lack of ease or simplicity.
    He experienced difficulties in adjusting to his new environment.
    Il a éprouvé des difficultés à s'adapter à son nouvel environnement.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'difficultas', derived from 'difficilis', meaning 'difficult'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have difficulties
    To be in a situation of hardship or constraint.
    avoir des difficultés
    to face difficulties
    To confront problems or obstacles.
    faire face à des difficultés
    to highlight the difficulty
    To emphasize a complication or a challenge.
    mettre en évidence la difficulté

    Related Words

    difficult
    Which requires considerable effort or is not evident.
    difficile
    complicated
    Which presents elements that are difficult to understand or manage.
    compliqué
    problem
    Situation or issue posing an obstacle to the solution.
    problème

    Slang Meanings

    hassle
    It's a hassle to prepare for this exam.
    C'est la galère de préparer cet examen.
    brain-teaser
    This project is a real brain-teaser.
    Ce projet est un vrai casse-tête.