Difficulty levels in French

These words describe how hard or easy something is.

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Glossary · French

  • 01
    Facile[fa-seel]
    Easy
  • 02
    Simple[sam-pl]
    Simple
  • 03
    Modéré[mo-de-ray]
    Moderate
  • 04
    Difficile[dee-fee-seel]
    Difficult
  • 05
    Dur[dur]
    Hard
  • 06
    Exigeant[ex-ee-zhahn]
    Challenging
  • 07
    Compliqué[kom-plee-kay]
    Complicated
  • 08
    Ardu[ar-doo]
    Tough
  • 09
    Extrême[ex-trem]
    Extreme
Difficulty levels in French — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. Ce test est facile.

    This test is easy.

  2. Le problème est compliqué.

    The problem is complicated.

  3. La randonnée était difficile mais amusante.

    The hike was difficult but fun.

  4. Ce travail est très exigeant.

    This job is very challenging.

  5. L'examen était extrême, personne n'a réussi.

    The exam was extreme, no one passed.