problem

problème, difficulté

Situation ou question difficile qu’il faut comprendre, accepter ou résoudre.

En anglais simple : Something difficult that you need to understand, accept, or deal with.

• We have a problem.
• She solved the problem with our computer.
• Do you have a problem accepting his decision?

Comment l'utiliser : a problem with something (There is a problem with the printer.); have a problem doing something (I have a problem remembering names.)

Synonymes : difficulty, issue, trouble

Expressions courantes : have a problem, solve a problem, problem with something, serious problem

problème, exercice

Question ou exercice dont il faut trouver la réponse, notamment à l’école.

En anglais simple : A question or exercise that you must find an answer to, especially in school.

• The first problem is easy.
• We solved ten problems for homework.
• Can you explain this math problem?

Synonymes : question, exercise

Expressions courantes : math problem, solve a problem, practice problem, problem set

pas de problème, bien sûr

Dans «no problem», sert à accepter gentiment de faire quelque chose.

En anglais simple : In the expression 'no problem', a friendly way to agree to do something.

• 'Can you help me?' 'No problem.'
• 'Could you carry this bag?' 'Sure, no problem.'
• 'Will you collect me tomorrow?' 'No problem.'

Expressions courantes : no problem, sure no problem

de rien, pas de problème

Dans «no problem», réponse amicale à quelqu’un qui remercie ou s’excuse.

En anglais simple : In the expression 'no problem', a friendly reply when someone thanks you or says sorry.

• 'Thanks for your help.' 'No problem.'
• 'Sorry I'm late.' 'No problem; we haven't started.'
• 'Thank you for waiting.' 'No problem at all.'

Expressions courantes : no problem, really no problem