No. 1,013 in French
difficiles
"Difficiles" means "difficult" or "challenging."
In a sentence
Les exercices de maths sont difficiles.
Math exercises are difficult.
Here, 'difficiles' is used as an adjective in the plural form to describe the exercises.
Les décisions difficiles nécessitent du courage.
Difficult decisions require courage.
In this sentence, 'difficiles' modifies the subject 'décisions,' describing their challenging nature.
Il trouve les temps difficiles depuis qu'il a déménagé.
He finds the times difficult since he moved away.
Here, 'difficiles' functions as an adjective to characterize the noun 'les temps,' indicating hardship or challenge.
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