Example: Ce problème n'est pas si simple à résoudre rapidement.
Definition
"Pas si simple" is a French expression meaning something is not as easy or straightforward as it might seem. It highlights the complexity or difficulty of a situation, often implying that a problem requires more thought or effort than initially expected.
Translations
Not so simple
No es tan sencillo
Niet zo eenvoudig
No és tan senzill
Nicht so einfach
Etymology
The phrase "Pas si simple" comes from the French words 'pas' meaning 'not,' 'si' meaning 'so,' and 'simple' meaning 'simple' or 'easy.' Together, they form an idiomatic expression used to convey that something is 'not so simple.' Did you know? This phrase is commonly used in everyday French to gently indicate that a task or problem is more complicated than it appears.
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Not so simple