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problem

UK
/ˈprɒbləm/
US
/ˈprɑːbləm/

Translations

problemnoun
problems
pl
UK
/ˈprɒbləm/
US
/ˈprɑːbləm/
The company is facing a serious financial problem that needs immediate attention.
L’entreprise est confrontée à un grave problème financier qui nécessite une attention immédiate.
problèmeEn mathématiques ou dans le sens de question à résoudre.
The math teacher gave the students a challenging problem to solve for homework.
Le professeur de mathématiques a donné aux élèves un problème difficile à résoudre pour le devoir.
Additional translations
problèmeSens de puzzle ou de défi intellectuel.
Synonyms
challenge
obstacle
dilemma
predicament
setback
complication
conundrum
snag
difficulty
issue
Antonyms
solution
answer
problemadjective
UK
/ˈprɒbləm/
US
/ˈprɑːbləm/
Used only attributively before a noun to describe someone or something that causes difficulty.
à problèmeS’emploie avant un nom pour dire « qui pose problème ».
The center specializes in programs for problem youth.
Le centre se spécialise dans des programmes pour les jeunes à problème.
Additional translations
problématiquePlus soutenu ou formel selon le contexte.
Synonyms
vexing
prickly
sticky
knotty
tricky
thorny
awkward
challenging
difficult
troublesome
problematic
problemsnoun

problem

problems
pl
UK
/ˈprɒbləmz/
US
/ˈprɑːbləmz/
She faced many problems during her first year at college.
Elle a rencontré de nombreux problèmes pendant sa première année à l'université.
Synonyms
challenges
issues
difficulties
troubles
obstacles
complications
setbacks
dilemmas
concerns
hurdles
predicaments
quandaries
snags
troublespots
roadblocks

Definitions

problemnoun
A matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome.
The company is facing a serious financial problem that needs immediate attention.
A question proposed for solution or discussion.
The math teacher gave the students a challenging problem to solve for homework.
A puzzle or set of conditions devised to test ingenuity or skill.
Solving the Rubik's Cube is a problem that many people enjoy tackling.
problemadjective
Difficult to deal with or control; causing difficulties or requiring special attention (used only before a noun).
The center specializes in programs for problem youth.
problemsnoun
Difficulties or situations that cause trouble or require a solution.
She faced many problems during her first year at college.
Questions or exercises in mathematics or other subjects that require a solution.
The teacher assigned ten math problems for homework.
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