Le problème
Example: Le problème avec cette machine est qu'elle ne démarre pas.
Definition
"Le problème" refers to a difficulty, issue, or matter that causes concern or needs to be solved. It commonly describes a situation or obstacle that complicates progress, like in the phrase 'Le problème avec cette machine est qu'elle ne démarre pas,' meaning the machine won't start.
Etymology
The term "le problème" comes from the Greek word 'problema,' meaning 'a thing put forward' or 'a task.' It passed into Latin as 'problema' and then into French, retaining the meaning of a question or difficulty needing resolution. Did you know the word originally suggested something 'thrown forward' as a challenge to be addressed?
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"Le problème" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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