When something is compliqué(e), it means it's complex or has many confusing parts. Think of it as a puzzle with too many pieces or a task with a lot of steps.
For example, if you're trying to assemble furniture and the instructions are unclear and there are a hundred tiny screws, you'd say it's compliqué. It's a common word you'll hear when people are talking about tricky situations, elaborate plans, or even challenging emotions. Mastering this word helps you describe nuanced situations in French.
§ Understanding 'compliqué(e)'
The French word 'compliqué(e)' is an adjective that translates to 'complicated' or 'complex' in English. It's used to describe something that involves many different and often confusing aspects. Think of it as describing a situation, a problem, a task, or even a person's character that isn't straightforward.
- Gender Agreement
- Like most French adjectives, 'compliqué(e)' must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
- For a masculine singular noun, use compliqué.
- For a feminine singular noun, use compliquée.
- For masculine plural nouns, use compliqués.
- For feminine plural nouns, use compliquées.
§ Basic Usage with 'Être' and 'Paraître'
One of the most common ways to use 'compliqué(e)' is with the verb 'être' (to be) or 'paraître' (to seem/appear) to describe the nature of something.
Ce problème est vraiment compliqué à résoudre. (This problem is really complicated to solve.)
La situation semble compliquée pour l'instant. (The situation seems complicated for now.)
§ Describing Nouns Directly
You can also place 'compliqué(e)' directly after the noun it modifies. This is generally the case for descriptive adjectives in French.
C'est une tâche compliquée. (It's a complicated task.)
Ils ont rencontré des problèmes compliqués. (They encountered complicated problems.)
§ With Prepositions
While 'compliqué(e)' itself doesn't inherently demand specific prepositions, the context of your sentence might. For example, when talking about something being complicated *for someone*, you'll use 'pour'.
Cette explication est trop compliquée pour moi. (This explanation is too complicated for me.)
If you're talking about something being complicated *to do* something, you'll often see 'à' (to/for) followed by an infinitive verb.
C'est un processus compliqué à suivre. (It's a complicated process to follow.)
§ Idiomatic Expressions and Nuances
Sometimes, 'compliqué(e)' can be used in a slightly more informal or idiomatic way, similar to how 'it's tricky' or 'it's a whole thing' might be used in English.
C'est un peu compliqué en ce moment. (Things are a bit complicated right now. / It's a bit tricky at the moment.)
This flexibility makes 'compliqué(e)' a very useful word to have in your vocabulary. It's often paired with adverbs like 'trop' (too), 'assez' (quite/enough), or 'vraiment' (really) to intensify the meaning.
La situation est vraiment compliquée. (The situation is really complicated.)
§ Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Don't confuse with 'difficile'
- While both can sometimes be used interchangeably, 'difficile' (difficult) generally refers to something that requires effort to do or understand, while 'compliqué(e)' emphasizes the intricate or convoluted nature of something. A simple math problem might be difficult for a child, but a complex theorem is complicated.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
C'est compliqué.
It is complicated.
Basic statement, 'c'est' for 'it is'.
Non, ce n'est pas compliqué.
No, it is not complicated.
Negation 'ne...pas'.
Est-ce compliqué ?
Is it complicated?
Question with 'est-ce que'.
C'est un problème compliqué.
It is a complicated problem.
Adjective 'compliqué' agrees with masculine noun 'problème'.
La situation est compliquée.
The situation is complicated.
Adjective 'compliquée' agrees with feminine noun 'situation'.
Je ne comprends pas, c'est compliqué.
I don't understand, it's complicated.
Combining two simple sentences.
Le livre n'est pas compliqué.
The book is not complicated.
Negation with a definite article.
Cette question est un peu compliquée.
This question is a little complicated.
'Un peu' means 'a little'.
C'est compliqué.
It is complicated.
La question est compliquée.
The question is complicated.
Ce problème est trop compliqué pour moi.
This problem is too complicated for me.
Je ne comprends pas, c'est vraiment compliqué.
I don't understand, it's really complicated.
Son explication était un peu compliquée.
His/Her explanation was a bit complicated.
Nous avons une situation compliquée.
We have a complicated situation.
Faire ce plat est compliqué.
Making this dish is complicated.
Pourquoi est-ce si compliqué ?
Why is it so complicated?
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"Prendre la poudre d'escampette"
To run away; to flee
Dès qu'il a vu les policiers, il a pris la poudre d'escampette. (As soon as he saw the police, he ran away.)
neutral"Poser un lapin à quelqu'un"
To stand someone up
Elle m'a posé un lapin hier soir, je l'ai attendue pendant une heure ! (She stood me up last night, I waited for her for an hour!)
informal"Avoir le cafard"
To feel down; to be in a bad mood
Après cette mauvaise nouvelle, j'ai le cafard. (After this bad news, I'm feeling down.)
neutral"Tomber dans les pommes"
To faint
Il a fait tellement chaud qu'elle est tombée dans les pommes. (It was so hot that she fainted.)
neutral"Mettre les pieds dans le plat"
To put one's foot in one's mouth; to blurt something out inappropriately
J'ai mis les pieds dans le plat en parlant de son ex-mari. (I put my foot in my mouth by talking about her ex-husband.)
neutral"Raconter des salades"
To tell lies; to make things up
Arrête de raconter des salades, je sais que ce n'est pas vrai. (Stop telling lies, I know it's not true.)
informal"Coûter les yeux de la tête"
To cost an arm and a leg; to be very expensive
Cette voiture a coûté les yeux de la tête, mais elle en vaut la peine. (This car cost an arm and a leg, but it's worth it.)
neutral"Donner un coup de main"
To lend a hand; to help out
Peux-tu me donner un coup de main pour déménager ? (Can you lend me a hand with moving?)
neutral"Être sur son trente-et-un"
To be dressed to the nines; to be dressed in one's best clothes
Pour le mariage, elle était sur son trente-et-un. (For the wedding, she was dressed to the nines.)
neutral"Avoir la pêche"
To be full of energy; to be in great spirits
Ce matin, j'ai vraiment la pêche ! Je suis prêt pour la journée. (This morning, I'm really full of energy! I'm ready for the day.)
informalخانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
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روش یادسپاری
Think of 'complicated' – it sounds very similar, doesn't it? Just add the French ending. 'ComplicAte-D' for 'compliqué'.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a tangled mess of electrical wires, all jumbled and difficult to sort out. That's a 'situation compliquée'. Or picture a Rubik's Cube – definitely 'compliqué' to solve!
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Describe a recent 'compliquée' situation you encountered, either in French or English. Try to use 'compliqué(e)' in a sentence about it. For example: 'Mon emploi du temps est vraiment compliqué cette semaine.' (My schedule is really complicated this week.)
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The situation became so complicated that no one knew how to react.
The problem is more complicated than it appears at first glance.
She found the new procedure very complicated to follow.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Pouvez-vous expliquer pourquoi ce processus est si compliqué?
تمرکز: compliqué
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Je pense que sa relation avec sa famille est assez compliquée.
تمرکز: compliquée
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
N'est-ce pas un peu compliqué de voyager avec autant de bagages?
تمرکز: compliqué
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
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محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر daily_life
à l'arrière de
B2At the back of; behind.
à l'heure
B1On time, punctual.
à vrai dire
B2To tell the truth; to be honest.
abîmé
A2Damaged or spoiled.
abordable
A2Affordable, reasonably priced; accessible.
accélérateur
B2The pedal that controls the speed of a vehicle.
accident
A2Accident.
accompagné
B1Accompanied; having someone or something with you.
achat
A2Purchase, the act of buying something.
activer
B2to activate, to enable
