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problème

problem

noun proh-BLEM Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Also means

issue

Usage Note

Problème anchors the reassuring phrase pas de problème, the French 'no problem', and the breezier y a pas de souci. The phrase avoir un problème avec quelqu'un simply means to have an issue or conflict with someone, and le problème, c'est que… is how speakers tee up the catch in any plan.

Examples

"J'ai un petit problème."

Natural Translation

I have a small problem.

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