English–French
“trouble” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛn/
Example
J'ai de la peine à comprendre ce texte.
I have trouble understanding this text.
How to say “trouble” in French
“Trouble” in French is peine.
The strain of carrying something difficult, whether the burden is practical, emotional, or imposed by law.
Example sentences with peine
Son départ m'a fait peine.
His departure saddened me.
Tips for using peine
- In avoir de la peine à + infinitive, the phrase means finding an action difficult rather than feeling sorrow.
Other French words for “trouble”
Il est dans le pétrin.
He is in trouble.
Cette question me tourmente encore.
This question still troubles me.