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complexe

complex

adjective noun kohm-PLEX Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: Latin complexus ('entwined')

Also means

complicated

Usage Note

Complexe works as both an adjective (un problème complexe) and a masculine noun. As a noun it means either a psychological complex (avoir des complexes = to have hang-ups/insecurities) or a large facility (un complexe sportif = a sports complex). The derived noun complexité means complexity. Note the adjective does not change form between masculine and feminine.

Examples

"Cette situation est vraiment complexe."

Natural Translation

This situation is really complex.

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