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    Difficultés (en. Difficulties)

    /di-fi-kyl-te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The state of a complex or problematic situation.
    He faced difficulties in his studies.
    Il a rencontré des difficultés dans ses études.
    A trial or obstacle to overcome.
    Financial difficulties can weigh on morale.
    Les difficultés financières peuvent peser sur le moral.
    The not easy character of something.
    This task presents many technical difficulties.
    Cette tâche présente beaucoup de difficultés techniques.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have difficulties
    To face problems or obstacles.
    avoir des difficultés
    to encounter difficulties
    To deal with unexpected complications.
    rencontrer des difficultés
    to overcome difficulties
    To find solutions to get past obstacles.
    surmonter des difficultés

    Related Words

    difficult
    Requires a lot of effort or skills.
    difficile
    complex
    Entails several intertwined elements.
    complexe
    trial
    A trial is a difficult situation to overcome.
    épreuve

    Slang Meanings

    The struggle
    Working on this project is a struggle!
    Travailler sur ce projet, c'est la galère !
    It's tough
    Taking care of the children when they are sick is tough!
    S'occuper des enfants quand ils sont malades, c'est chaud !