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How do you say problème in French?
How do you pronounce problème in French?
problème is pronounced /lə pʁɔblɛm/ in French.
Example sentences
Le problème est très complexe et nécessite une solution immédiate.
The problem is very complex and requires an immediate solution.
Ce problème difficile a été résolu par un ingénieur compétent.
This difficult problem was solved by a competent engineer.
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Why is it masculine?
Problème is masculine because it derives from Latin "problema," which comes from Greek "próblēma" (a thing thrown forward). Latin neuter nouns ending in "-ma" became masculine in Old French. However, this pattern is not consistently applied: while "système," "dogme," and "programme" are masculine, "théâtre" actually derives from Latin "theatrum" (not from a "-ma" ending) and is masculine for different etymological reasons. A more accurate rule would focus specifically on Greek-derived "-ma" words like "problème," "système," "dogme," and "schéma," which became masculine in French.
What is the French word for problem?
The French word for problem is le problème — masculine.
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