challenging

• Décrit quelque chose de difficile qui met à l'épreuve vos capacités ou votre détermination, tout en pouvant aussi être stimulant ou exigeant.

Describes something that is difficult in a way that tests your ability or determination.

1. Difficult but stimulatingB1formal

   Requiring full use of one's abilities or resources; testing one's skills.

   difficile mais stimulant

   • The math problem was challenging but rewarding.
   • She enjoys challenging tasks that push her limits.
   • The course is designed to be challenging for advanced students.

   Synonymesarduousdemandingexactingrigorousstrenuoustaxingtestingtough

2. Provocative or confrontationalB2formal

   Expressing or suggesting opposition or a demand for explanation.

   provocant ou confrontant

   • He gave her a challenging look across the room.
   • Her challenging tone made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The journalist asked a challenging question during the press conference.

   Synonymesaggressiveantagonisticbelligerentcombativeconfrontationaldefianthostileprovocativepugnacioustruculent

   Antonymesagreeablecompliantcooperativesubmissiveyielding

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'inviter quelqu'un à une compétition ou à un concours, ainsi que pour contester la vérité ou le bien-fondé de quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of inviting someone to compete or take part in a contest, or to question or dispute the truth or validity of something.

1. Invite to competeB1formal

   To invite someone to take part in a contest, competition, or argument.

   Défier (inviter à une compétition)

   • He challenged his friend to a game of chess.
   • She challenged the champion to a rematch.
   • The team challenged their rivals to a debate.

   Synonymescall outdaredefyinviteprovokesummon

   Antonymesaccept

2. Question or disputeB2formal

   To question the truth, validity, or authority of something.

   Contester, remettre en question

   • The lawyer challenged the witness's testimony.
   • Scientists challenged the results of the study.
   • She challenged his right to make that decision.

   Synonymescall into questioncontestdisputedoubtimpugnqueryquestion

   Antonymesacceptagreeconcedeendorse

3. Test abilitiesB1formal

   To test someone's skills, strength, or determination.

   Mettre au défi

   • The difficult puzzle challenged her mind.
   • The marathon challenged his endurance.
   • This job will challenge your problem-solving skills.

   Synonymesprovestraintaxtesttry