difficulty

• État ou condition de ce qui est difficile à faire, à comprendre ou à surmonter ; problème, obstacle ou embarras.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being hard to do, understand, or deal with; a problem or challenge.

pluriel irrégulier

1. State of being hardA2formal

   The state or condition of being difficult to do, understand, or deal with.

   Difficulté (état d'être difficile)

   • She had difficulty understanding the instructions.
   • The difficulty of the exam surprised many students.
   • He overcame the difficulty of learning a new language.

   Synonymesarduousnesscomplexityhardnesslaboriousnessstraintoughnesstrouble

   Antonymeseasesimplicity

2. Problem or obstacleB1formal

   A problem, challenge, or obstacle that makes something harder to achieve.

   Problème ou obstacle

   • They faced financial difficulties after the crisis.
   • The project encountered unexpected difficulties.
   • We need to address the difficulties in the supply chain.

   Synonymesbarrierchallengecomplicationhitchhurdleimpedimentobstacleproblemsnagtrouble

   Antonymesaideasehelpsolution

3. Disagreement or conflictB2formal

   A situation of disagreement or trouble between people.

   désaccord, conflit

   • There were difficulties between the two departments.
   • The couple worked through their relationship difficulties.
   • The negotiations ran into difficulties over the contract terms.

   Synonymesclashconflictdisagreementdiscordfrictionstrifetensiontrouble

   Antonymesaccordagreementharmony