problem
A problem is a situation, person, or thing that needs attention and needs to be dealt with or solved. It often refers to something that causes difficulty or stress in daily life.
Exemples
3 sur 5I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.
There is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.
The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.
The leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.
No problem, I can help you move those boxes!
It is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!
Quiz rapide
I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : problem
Exemples
I have a problem with my computer and it won't start.
everydayThere is a difficulty with my computer so it does not work.
The government is trying to solve the problem of unemployment.
formalThe leaders are looking for a way to fix the lack of jobs.
No problem, I can help you move those boxes!
informalIt is not a difficulty, I am happy to help you.
The research focuses on the problem of rising sea levels.
academicThe study looks at the difficult issue of the ocean getting higher.
We encountered a technical problem during the presentation.
businessWe had a machine-related difficulty while showing our work.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
No problem
You are welcome / It is easy
Problem solved
The difficulty is finished
What's the problem?
What is wrong?
Souvent confondu avec
Problem is a countable noun (a problem), while trouble is usually uncountable (some trouble).
Issue is often used in professional settings as a softer, more formal word for problem.
Notes d'usage
The word 'problem' is used for everything from small daily annoyances to major global crises. It is very common to use 'have a problem with' when something is not working correctly.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget to make the word plural (e.g., saying 'I have many problem' instead of 'I have many problems').
Astuce mémo
Think of the word 'PRO-blem'. You need a PRO (professional) to fix a big problem!
Origine du mot
From the Ancient Greek word 'problēma', which means 'something thrown forward' for discussion or a task to be done.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In modern English-speaking business environments, people sometimes use the word 'challenge' instead of 'problem' to sound more positive and proactive.
Quiz rapide
I can't open this door; there is a ___ with the key.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : problem
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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