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problématique

problematic

adjective noun pro-bleh-ma-TEEK Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

problem area

Usage Note

Problématique functions as both an adjective ('problematic') and a feminine noun meaning the set of problems surrounding an issue — la problématique de l'immigration ('the immigration problem set'). The noun sense is very common in academic French. As an adjective it is invariable in gender (same masculine and feminine form).

Examples

"La situation est vraiment problématique."

Natural Translation

The situation is truly problematic.

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