No. 9,386 in French
dilemme
A difficult choice between two undesirable options.
In a sentence
Je suis confronté à un dilemme concernant ma carrière future.
I am facing a dilemma regarding my future career.
The word 'dilemme' is used here to describe a situation where the speaker must choose between two options regarding their career, each with its own considerations.
Son dilemme était de choisir entre son rêve et sa famille.
His dilemma was to choose between his dream and his family.
In this sentence, 'dilemme' showcases the conflict between two deeply significant and competing priorities in someone's life.
Nous avons un vrai dilemme : partir en vacances ou économiser pour un projet futur.
We have a real dilemma: go on vacation or save for a future project.
Here, 'dilemme' represents a challenging choice between immediate enjoyment and long-term goals.
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