No. 4,077 in French

compliquée

Complicated.

In a sentence

Cette tâche est très compliquée, mais je vais essayer de la réaliser.
This task is very complicated, but I will try to complete it.
Refers to the task as being intricate or troublesome, indicating difficulty in execution.
L'histoire de leur relation est compliquée à comprendre.
The history of their relationship is complicated to understand.
Describes the relationship's history as complex, indicating a mix of elements entailing difficulty in comprehension.
La machine est compliquée à utiliser sans instructions précises.
The machine is complicated to use without precise instructions.
Refers to the machine as requiring careful handling or understanding, implying difficulty in operation without proper guidance.

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