What does problème in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word problème in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use problème in French.

The word problème in French means problem, difficulty, problem, issue, problem, trouble, problem, problem, issue, question, subject, matter, approach a problem short-sightedly, look at a problem from too narrow a perspective, that's not a problem, every problem has a solution, heart of the problem, get around a problem, connectivity diagnostic, in the event of a problem, never-ending problem, ever-present problem, perennial problem, not the issue, no problem, pose a problem, take a problem lightly, health problem, societal problem, delicate problem, encounter a problem, examine all aspects of a problem, look at all aspects of a problem, tackle a problem, definitely, alert the general public to a problem, raise an issue. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word problème

problem, difficulty

nom masculin (difficulté)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'ai un problème, mon ordinateur ne marche plus : tu pourrais m'aider ?
I have a problem; my computer has stopped working. Can you help me?

problem, issue

nom masculin (difficulté, obstacle)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Comment résoudre le problème de la faim dans le monde ?
How can the problem of world hunger be solved?

problem, trouble

nom masculin (difficulté physique)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous avons tous des problèmes de santé.
We all have health problems.

problem

nom masculin (souci)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Elle voit un docteur pour ses problèmes psychologiques.
She is seeing a doctor about her psychological problems.

problem

nom masculin (Maths : question à résoudre, exercice) (Maths)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le professeur donne l'énoncé du problème à résoudre.
The teacher gives the wording of the problem to be solved.

issue, question, subject, matter

nom masculin (question qui prête à discussion)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nous nous interrogeons sur le problème de l'origine de l'homme.
We are looking into the question of the origins of humanity.

approach a problem short-sightedly, look at a problem from too narrow a perspective

locution verbale (négliger la vue d'ensemble)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Afin de parvenir à une solution rapide, le directeur aborda le problème par le petit bout de la lorgnette causant colère et incompréhension dans tout le service.

that's not a problem

(tout ira bien)

every problem has a solution

(il n'y a rien qu'on ne puisse résoudre) (colloquial)

heart of the problem

nom masculin (problématique principale)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

get around a problem

locution verbale (trouver un palliatif)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

connectivity diagnostic

nom masculin (processus informatique) (technical)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

in the event of a problem

locution adverbiale (si difficulté)

never-ending problem, ever-present problem, perennial problem

nom masculin (problème récurrent)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

not the issue

nom masculin (problème non gênant)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

no problem

(On s'en occupe !)

Pas de problème, je m'occupe du ménage.

pose a problem

locution verbale (engendrer des soucis)

Le fait d'avoir recueilli cet animal sauvage va nous poser problème sous peu.
Taking in this wild animal is going to pose a problem for us before too long.

take a problem lightly

locution verbale (faire sans sérieux)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il faudrait licencier des ouvriers, ce n'est pas un problème à prendre à la légère !
We'll have to lay off these workers; this isn't a problem to be taken lightly!

health problem

nom masculin (dérèglement de l'organisme)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

societal problem

nom masculin (problème concernant toute une population)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

delicate problem

nom masculin (situation complexe)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

encounter a problem

locution verbale (avoir affaire à une difficulté)

examine all aspects of a problem, look at all aspects of a problem

locution verbale (analyser tous les aspects)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

tackle a problem

(chercher à résoudre [qch])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

definitely

locution adverbiale (facilement)

alert the general public to a problem

locution verbale (faire partager une préoccupation)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

raise an issue

locution verbale (mettre un souci à l'ordre du jour)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

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