English–French
“tricky” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/epinø/
Example
Il a un dossier épineux à gérer.
He has a tricky case to deal with.
How to say “tricky” in French
“Tricky” in French is épineux.
A thorny bundle that catches on each attempt to handle it.
Example sentences with épineux
Le responsable doit résoudre un problème épineux cette semaine.
The person in charge must resolve a thorny problem this week.
Tips for using épineux
- In its figurative sense, épineux commonly modifies a question, dossier, or situation rather than a person.