How to Say ‘It's difficult’ in French
C'est chaud
s ɛ ʃo
[s ɛ ʃo]
💬 Usage Tip: Means 'it's hot', used figuratively for challenging situations.
🇫🇷 In France: Reflects French affinity for cooking-related metaphors.
Phrase Breakdown
C'
[s]
It's tough
Used for situations that are difficult or intense.
Le match était serré, c'était chaud.
The match was tight, it was tough.
est
[ɛ]
is
Third person singular of 'to be'.
C'est bien.
It's good.
chaud
[ʃo]
hot
Used informally for challenging situations.
C'était chaud pendant la réunion.
It was tense during the meeting.
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