English–French

“complicate” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃plike/

Example

Ne complique pas les choses.

Don't complicate things.

Illustration for compliquer (complicate)

How to say “complicate” in French

“Complicate” in French is compliquer.

A manageable problem made harder to understand or solve by extra twists and barriers.

Full entry for compliquer: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with compliquer

La nouvelle règle risque de compliquer la situation.

The new rule risks complicating the situation.

Tips for using compliquer

  • The pronominal form se compliquer means 'become more complicated', while active compliquer means 'make more complicated'.

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