🇫🇷 How to say

“difficult” in French

difficile
Illustration of "difficult" in a French cultural setting
A student frowns at a confusing math problem on their paper, surrounded by crumpled drafts. The clock shows it's late, and they rub their tired eyes in frustration.

Usage note

Use 'difficile' to describe anything challenging, from tasks to situations. It's common in everyday speech and applies to both objects and abstract ideas.

Examples

  • Le devoir est difficile.

    The homework is difficult.

  • C'est difficile de comprendre.

    It's hard to understand.

  • Elle a une journée difficile.

    She is having a difficult day.

Quick check

What does "difficile" mean?

  • A. difficult
  • B. slow
  • C. far
  • D. easy

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