problem

problem
problem [ˈprɒbləm]
1. noun
   a. problème m
• the housing problem la crise du logement
• we had problems with the car nous avons eu des ennuis avec la voiture
• he's got a drink problem il boit
• it's not my problem ce n'est pas mon problème
• that's YOUR problem! ça c'est ton problème !
• no problem! (inf) pas de problème ! (inf)
• what's the problem? quel est le problème ?
• I had no problem getting the money je n'ai eu aucun mal à obtenir l'argent
   b. ( = objection) (inf) I have no problem with that ça ne me pose pas de problème (inf)
• do you have a problem with that? il y a quelque chose qui te gêne ?
2. adjective
( = causing problems) à problèmes
3. compounds
► problem-free adjective sans problème
► problem page noun courrier m du cœur
► problem-solving noun résolution f de problèmes
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['prɒbləm] 1.
noun gen, Mathematics problème m

to have a drink problem — avoir un problème d'alcoolisme

to cause ou present a problem — poser un problème

to be a problem to somebody — poser des problèmes à quelqu'un

2.
noun modifier Psychology, Sociology [child] difficile; [family] à problèmes; [group] qui pose des problèmes

English-French dictionary. 2013.

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