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challenging

UK
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

Translations

challengingadjective
more challenging
Comp.
most challenging
Super.
UK
/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
difficileSe dit d’une tâche, d’un cours ou d’une situation qui demande beaucoup d’efforts ou de capacités.
The challenging course required students to think critically and solve complex problems.
Le cours difficile demandait aux étudiants de faire preuve d’esprit critique et de résoudre des problèmes complexes.
exigeantS’emploie pour une activité ou une tâche qui réclame beaucoup d’efforts, d’attention ou de compétence.
She found the challenging project rewarding in the end.
Elle a trouvé le projet exigeant, mais gratifiant au final.
provocateurAu sens de « qui invite à la contestation » ; surtout pour des propos, des gestes ou des attitudes.
Her challenging remarks sparked a lively debate among the participants.
Ses remarques provocatrices ont déclenché un débat animé parmi les participants.
Additional translations
provocanteVariante selon le contexte et le genre du nom qualifié.
Synonyms
demanding
difficult
testing
arduous
formidable
taxing
strenuous
exacting
tough
Antonyms
easy
simple
uncomplicated
challengingnoun
UK
/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
US
/ˈtʃæl.ɪn.dʒɪŋ/
Gerundive noun: the act or process of challenging; mainly uncountable
contestationTerme juridique ou administratif ; au sens de la mise en cause d’une décision ou d’un résultat.
The challenging of the election results took months to resolve.
La contestation des résultats électoraux a pris des mois à résoudre.
challengeverb

challenging

Gerund

challenged
Past Simple
challenged
Past Participle
challenging
Gerund
UK
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
US
/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
She challenged him to a game of chess.
Elle l'a défié à une partie d'échecs.
The lawyer challenged the witness's testimony.
L'avocat a contesté le témoignage du témoin.
mettre au défi
The teacher challenged the students to think critically about the topic.
L'enseignant a mis les élèves au défi de réfléchir de manière critique au sujet.
Additional translations
récuserDomaine juridique ; pour un juré ou un élément de preuve.
Synonyms
contest
question
dispute
oppose
defy
test
dare
Antonyms
accept
agree
concede
admit
acknowledge
submit
yield
endorse
support
confirm

Definitions

challengingadjective
Testing one's abilities; demanding.
The challenging course required students to think critically and solve complex problems.
Inviting competition; provocative.
Her challenging remarks sparked a lively debate among the participants.
challengingnoun
The act of questioning, contesting, or calling something into dispute.
The challenging of the election results took months to resolve.
challengeverb
To invite someone to engage in a contest or competition.
She challenged him to a game of chess.
To question the validity or truth of something.
The lawyer challenged the witness's testimony.
To confront or defy someone or something.
He challenged the authority of the new manager.
To stimulate or provoke someone to do something difficult or demanding.
The teacher challenged the students to think critically about the topic.
To raise a formal legal objection to (a prospective juror or a piece of evidence) during a trial.
The defense attorney challenged the admissibility of the surveillance footage.
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