sur le solution
sur the solution
Wörtlich: On the solution
Use this phrase to show you are taking action to fix a specific problem.
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- Focuses on the fix rather than the problem.
- Used with verbs like work or be.
- Always use the feminine 'la' with 'solution'.
Bedeutung
This phrase describes being actively engaged in finding or implementing a fix for a problem. It suggests you have moved past the complaining stage and are now taking action.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Reassuring a roommate about a leak
Ne t'inquiète pas, je suis sur la solution pour la fuite.
Don't worry, I'm on the solution for the leak.
Updating a boss during a meeting
Toute l'équipe travaille actuellement sur la solution technique.
The whole team is currently working on the technical solution.
Texting a friend about dinner plans
Le resto est complet, mais je bosse sur la solution !
The restaurant is full, but I'm working on the solution!
Kultureller Hintergrund
In France, problem-solving is often seen as an intellectual challenge. The phrase reflects a focus on 'le pragmatisme' (pragmatism) which has become more popular in modern French business culture. It also ties into the concept of 'débrouillardise', the ability to figure things out independently.
The 'Système D' Connection
If you find a creative solution, people might call you 'débrouillard'. It is a huge compliment in France!
Gender Trap
Even though 'solution' looks like the English word, it is always feminine. Saying 'le solution' is a very common beginner mistake.
In 15 Sekunden
- Focuses on the fix rather than the problem.
- Used with verbs like work or be.
- Always use the feminine 'la' with 'solution'.
What It Means
When you say you are sur la solution, you mean you are focused on the fix. It is about progress. You are not just looking at the problem anymore. You are actively working to make things right. It is a very proactive way to speak. It shows you have a goal in mind.
How To Use It
You usually pair this with a verb of action. The most common is travailler sur la solution. You can also say être sur la solution to mean you are currently busy with it. It acts like a destination for your efforts. Think of it as being 'on the case'. It is simple but very effective in conversation.
When To Use It
Use this in any situation where something needs fixing. It works perfectly at the office when a project hits a snag. Use it at home when the Wi-Fi stops working. It is great for reassuring people. If a friend is stressed, tell them you are sur la solution. It sounds confident and helpful. It is a common phrase in tech and engineering too.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use this for people or emotions. You cannot be sur la solution of a person. That sounds a bit robotic or strange. Also, avoid using it if you are just thinking about the problem. This phrase implies you are actually doing something. If you are just dreaming, use réfléchir instead. Also, remember that solution is feminine. Never say le solution!
Cultural Background
French culture values logic and clear results. This is often called 'Cartesian' thinking. Finding the solution is a point of professional pride. There is also the famous 'Système D'. This is the French art of finding clever, DIY solutions. Being sur la solution is the first step to being a hero in a crisis.
Common Variations
You will often hear chercher une solution. This means you are still hunting for the answer. Another one is la solution miracle. This is the perfect, easy fix we all want. You might also hear trouver la solution. That is the 'Eureka' moment when the work is finally done.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a neutral collocation suitable for almost any context. Just remember that 'solution' is feminine; using 'le' is the only major mistake you can make here.
The 'Système D' Connection
If you find a creative solution, people might call you 'débrouillard'. It is a huge compliment in France!
Gender Trap
Even though 'solution' looks like the English word, it is always feminine. Saying 'le solution' is a very common beginner mistake.
Make it punchy
In a text, you can just write 'Sur la solution !' to tell someone you are handling a problem they just mentioned.
Beispiele
6Ne t'inquiète pas, je suis sur la solution pour la fuite.
Don't worry, I'm on the solution for the leak.
Using 'être sur' implies you are currently handling it.
Toute l'équipe travaille actuellement sur la solution technique.
The whole team is currently working on the technical solution.
This is a professional way to show progress.
Le resto est complet, mais je bosse sur la solution !
The restaurant is full, but I'm working on the solution!
'Bosse' is informal for work, making this very casual.
Je suis sur la solution, mais j'ai besoin de plus de café.
I'm on the solution, but I need more coffee.
Adds a lighthearted touch to a stressful task.
On doit vraiment se concentrer sur la solution maintenant.
We really need to focus on the solution now.
Used to shift a difficult conversation toward progress.
Il a passé trois heures sur la solution de ce problème.
He spent three hours on the solution to this problem.
Literal use for academic or logical puzzles.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct article for the word 'solution'.
Je travaille ___ la solution.
In French, 'solution' is a feminine noun, so it must be preceded by 'la'.
Which verb fits best for a professional context?
Nous ___ sur la solution du bug informatique.
'Plancher sur' is a common French idiom meaning to work hard on a topic or problem.
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Formality of 'Sur la solution'
Using 'bosser sur' with friends.
Je bosse sur la solution.
Standard use in daily life.
Je suis sur la solution.
Using 'travailler' or 'plancher' in meetings.
Nous planchons sur la solution.
Where to use 'Sur la solution'
At the Office
Fixing a software bug.
At Home
Repairing a broken chair.
With Friends
Finding a new party venue.
In School
Solving a difficult math equation.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is always sur la solution. In French, the word solution is feminine, so it requires the feminine article la.
In this context, sur translates to 'on'. It indicates that your attention or work is physically or mentally directed toward the solution.
Yes, it is very common. You can write Nous travaillons sur la solution to sound professional and focused.
No, it is neutral. However, if you use the verb bosser instead of travailler, it becomes informal.
Chercher une solution means you haven't found it yet. Être sur la solution implies you have found it and are now implementing it.
Absolutely. You can say Je suis sur la solution du problème de maths when you are calculating the answer.
Yes, you can use élaborer une solution (to elaborate/develop a solution) for a more sophisticated tone.
You would say J'ai trouvé la solution. This means the work is finished.
Yes, but résolution is more formal and usually refers to the process of resolving a conflict or a high-level technical issue.
Yes! Just like in English, a chemical mixture is also une solution, and you can work sur la solution in a lab.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Trouver une issue
To find a way out / a workaround
Régler le problème
To settle/fix the problem
Passer à l'action
To take action
Une solution miracle
A silver bullet / perfect fix
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