complicated

• Décrit quelque chose qui est difficile à comprendre, à analyser ou à gérer en raison de nombreuses parties ou éléments interconnectés.

Describes something that is difficult to understand, analyze, or deal with because it has many interconnected parts or elements.

1. Complex or intricateB1formal

   Consisting of many interconnected parts or elements; difficult to understand or analyze.

   complexe ou compliqué

   • The instructions for the device were too complicated for me.
   • She explained the complicated theory in simple terms.
   • The relationship between the two countries is very complicated.

   Synonymescomplexconvolutedelaborateintricateinvolvedknottyproblematictangledthorny

   Antonymescleareasyplainsimplestraightforwarduncomplicated

2. Difficult to deal withB1informal

   Involving many problems or difficulties; not straightforward.

   compliqué

   • The situation became more complicated after the new rules were introduced.
   • He has a complicated history with his family.
   • Filing taxes can be complicated without professional help.

   Synonymesawkwardcomplexconvolutedinvolvedknottyproblematicstickythornytrickytroublesome

   Antonymeseasysimplestraightforward

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelque chose plus complexe, difficile ou embrouillé, ou d'ajouter des difficultés à une situation.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something more complex, difficult, or intricate.

1. Make more difficultB2formal

   To make something more complex or difficult to understand or deal with.

   rendre plus difficile

   • His constant questions only served to complicate the situation.
   • Adding too many rules can complicate the process.
   • She didn't want to complicate matters by bringing up the past.

   Synonymescomplexifycompoundconfuseentangleexacerbateinvolvemuddleobscuresnarltangle

   Antonymesclarifyeasefacilitatesimplifystreamline

2. Add complexityB2formal

   To introduce additional elements that make something less straightforward.

   Ajouter de la complexité

   • The new regulations complicate the application procedure.
   • Their personal relationship complicates their business partnership.
   • Technical jargon can complicate an otherwise simple explanation.

   Synonymescomplexifyconfuseembroilensnareentangleinvolvemiremuddleperplexravelsnarltangle

   Antonymesclarifyeasefacilitatesimplifystreamline