English–French

“complicated” in French

French

Alsocompliqué

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔ̃plɛks/

Example

Ce problème est complexe.

This problem is complicated.

Illustration for complexe (complicated)

How to say “complicated” in French

“Complicated” in French is complexe.

Several connected layers that make a whole difficult to separate or explain.

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

Example sentences with complexe

La situation est complexe.

The situation is complex.

Tips for using complexe

  • Complexe is often more abstract or analytical than compliqué, which is common for an immediate difficulty in everyday speech.

Other French words for “complicated”

Le problème est compliqué.

The problem is complicated.

“complicated” in other languages