Usage Note
difficulté is often used in the plural (des difficultés) to describe a set of challenges. En difficulté means 'in difficulty' or 'struggling.' The adjective difficile and noun share the same root; avec difficulté is the adverbial phrase for 'with difficulty.'
Examples
"Il a eu des difficultés à trouver un emploi."
Natural Translation
He had difficulty finding a job.
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