problème

Definitions of problème
  1. noun
    the subject matter at issue
    synonyms: question fondamentale
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    types:
    affaire
    a problem requiring investigation
    énigme
    a difficult problem
    rébus
    a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
    type of:
    sujet, thème
    the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
  2. noun
    a question raised for consideration or solution
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    types:
    affaire
    a problem requiring investigation
    énigme
    a difficult problem
    rébus
    a puzzle where you decode a message consisting of pictures representing syllables and words
    type of:
    question fondamentale
    the subject matter at issue
  3. noun
    a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
    synonyms: difficulté
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    difficulté, situation embarrassante
    a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
    embrouille
    informal terms for a difficult situation
    stress
    difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension
    souci
    a cause for feeling concern
    crise
    an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
    cauchemar
    a situation resembling a terrifying dream
    mauvaise passe
    a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
    impasse, point mort
    a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
    type of:
    condition, statut, état
    a state at a particular time
  4. noun
    a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
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    difficulté
    a condition or state of affairs almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring great effort to bear or overcome
  5. noun
    a source of difficulty
    synonyms: ennuis
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    type of:
    difficulté
    a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
  6. noun
    an angry disturbance
    synonyms: ennui, grand bruit
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    type of:
    dérèglement, perturbation, émoi
    activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
  7. noun
    a problem
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    type of:
    ennuis
    a source of difficulty
  8. noun
    an effort that is inconvenient
    synonyms: difficulté
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    effort
    use of physical or mental energy; hard work
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