English–French

“difficult” in French

French

Alsopénible

Pronunciation

IPA/difisil/

Example

La question est difficile.

The question is difficult.

Illustration for difficile (difficult)

How to say “difficult” in French

“Difficult” in French is difficile.

A steep path that demands time, skill, or careful thought before reaching its goal.

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

Example sentences with difficile

C'est difficile de tout comprendre rapidement.

It's difficult to understand everything quickly.

Tips for using difficile

  • Difficile has the same singular form for masculine and feminine nouns, while its plural form is difficiles.

Other French words for “difficult”

Cette période est très pénible pour moi.

This period is very difficult for me.

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