How to Say ‘A small problem’ in French
Un petit problème
uhn puh-TEE proh-BLEM
[uhn puh-TEE proh-BLEM]
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a
An indefinite article meaning a or one before a masculine noun.
Un petit problème peut devenir urgent.
A small problem can become urgent.
petit
[puh-TEE]
small
An adjective meaning small or minor.
Un petit problème avec la chaudière suffit à couper l'eau chaude.
A small problem with the boiler is enough to cut off the hot water.
problème
[proh-BLEM]
problem
A noun meaning problem or issue.
Un petit problème de plomberie peut être gênant.
A small plumbing problem can be inconvenient.
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