No. 916 in French
difficultés
"Difficultés" means "difficulties" or "problems" in English.
In a sentence
Il a rencontré des difficultés lors de son examen de mathématiques.
He encountered difficulties during his math exam.
Here, 'difficultés' is used to signify challenges or obstacles faced during an activity, highlighting a situation of trouble or complexity.
Après son accident, elle a eu des difficultés à marcher.
After her accident, she had difficulties walking.
In this context, 'difficultés' refers to physical challenges or impairments caused by a certain event, emphasizing a personal struggle or limitation.
Le projet a été annulé en raison de difficultés financières.
The project was canceled due to financial difficulties.
Here, 'difficultés' signifies problematic circumstances related to finance, portraying a more abstract challenge affecting the planning or continuation of actions.
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