difficile→ difficultFrench word meaning
"difficile" is a B1-level French word meaning "difficult". Below you can find 20 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
18 stories
Example Sentences
The Math Test
Les maths sont très difficiles pour lui.
Math is very difficult for him.
Drinking Enough Water
Au début, c'est difficile de boire autant d'eau.
At first, it is hard to drink so much water.
The New Boss
'Ça va être difficile,' chuchota Tom à Maria.
'This is going to be difficult,' Tom whispered to Maria.
'C'est un gros client et ce sera un défi.'
'It is a big client and it will be challenging.'
Training My Dog
Cet ordre était plus difficile.
This command was more difficult.
Getting Enough Sleep
La première nuit fut difficile.
The first night was difficult.
Keeping in Touch
Le mois dernier, Maria a eu une semaine difficile au travail.
Last month, Maria had a difficult week at work.
Canceling a Subscription
Le menu était difficile à trouver.
The menu was difficult to find.
Workplace Friendship
La première semaine a été difficile pour Anna.
The first week was difficult for Anna.
At the Optician
Elle remarqua aussi que la lecture était devenue difficile.
She also noticed that reading had become difficult.
Starting a Business
Les premiers mois ont été incroyablement difficiles.
The first few months were incredibly challenging.
Learning to Code
Elle avait entendu dire que la programmation était difficile, mais elle était déterminée à essayer.
She had heard that programming was difficult, but she was determined to try.
Apprendre plusieurs langages en même temps était difficile.
Learning multiple languages at once was challenging.
Interview Questions
'Pouvez-vous décrire un projet difficile sur lequel vous avez travaillé?' demanda-t-elle.
'Can you describe a challenging project you have worked on?' she asked.
App Addiction
Le jeu avait différents niveaux qui devenaient de plus en plus difficiles.
The game had different levels that became increasingly difficult.
The Business Trip
La négociation était difficile car les deux parties avaient des attentes différentes.
The negotiation was challenging because both sides had different expectations.
Starting a New Career
Le programme d'études était plus difficile que Maria ne l'avait imaginé.
The coursework was more challenging than Maria had imagined.
The Cycling Tour
L'après-midi a apporté quelques collines difficiles.
The afternoon brought some challenging hills.
The Unpaid Internship
Les premières semaines furent difficiles mais passionnantes.
The first few weeks were challenging but exciting.
The Exotic Pet
Cependant, la première semaine fut très difficile.
However, the first week was very challenging.
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