Difficulté - Rencontrer des difficultés

Découvrez comment les expressions anglaises comme "passer à la moulinette" et "être dans une situation délicate" sont liées à l'expérience des difficultés en anglais.

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(in|into) hot water [Phrase]

in a situation that has unpleasant consequences for one

Ex: But this poor fellow was always getting into hot water, and if there was a wrong way of doing a thing, was sure to hit upon it.

{one's} [back] (against|to) the wall [Phrase]

in a situation where one has little choice to do what they want or need to

Ex: We knew that with so little time and money left to finish the project we had our backs to the wall .

[be] (way|) in over {one's} head [Phrase]

to get involved with something that is too difficult for one to handle or get out of

Ex: Sean tried to pay his gambling debts , but he was in over his head .

behind the eight ball [Phrase]

in a situation that involves difficulty, particularly one that is worse compared to that of others

Ex: Many families in this country are still behind the eight ball and do not enjoy the same standard of living that other people enjoy .

black hole [nom]

trou noir

Ex: Suffering from severe depression can make it feel like you 're stuck in a black hole of despair .

Souffrir de dépression sévère peut donner l'impression d'être coincé dans un trou noir de désespoir.

the (odds|cards) [are] stacked against {sb} [phrase]

les chances sont contre

Ex: I maintain that the defense actually played pretty well in the Super Bowl, especially when you consider how things were stacked against them.

for the best [Phrase]

used for saying that something is going to be of advantage despite causing difficulty at the moment

Ex: The cast did n't attempt a Spanish accent , which was definitely for the best .

in a (pretty|) pickle [Phrase]

in a situation that presents a serious problem

Ex: We 're in a pretty pickle now because the hotel gave our room away .

in a (tight|) spot [Phrase]

in a situation that is difficult to deal with

Ex: The recent strike has put the airline company in a tight spot .

in a tight corner [Phrase]

dans une impasse

Ex: He ’s a good man to have around if ever you ’re in a tight corner .

in dire straits [Phrase]

a situation with a lot of difficulties

Ex: The firm is in dire straits and may go bankrupt .

in the grip of {sth} [Phrase]

used for saying that someone or something is affected or taken over by a very difficult or undesirable situation

Ex: Lebanon remained in the grip of an intense political crisis .

rabbit hole [nom]

trou de lapin

Ex: Let 's avoid that particular rabbit hole and consider a broader and more unsettling point .

Évitons ce trou de lapin particulier et considérons un point plus large et plus troublant.

through the wringer [Phrase]

experiencing many difficulties or challenges

Ex: Dealing with the loss of a loved one can put you through the wringer emotionally .

troubled waters [Phrase]

a situation that is filled with a lot of problems, confusion, or disorganization

Ex: The situation was terrible , but like many politicians he was attracted by troubled waters .

up (a|the) creek (without a paddle|) [Phrase]

used to convey that one is in a difficult or challenging situation without a clear solution

Ex: Customers feel they have been left up the creek without a paddle by the bank .

when the chips [are] down [Phrase]

used for referring to the time at which a situation gets really problematic, serious, or challenging

Ex: One day when the chips are down, you will know who your true friends are.

school of hard knocks [Phrase]

tough, real-life experiences and challenges that one faces in life, often resulting in practical knowledge

Ex: He never went to college but the school of hard knocks made him a shrewd businessman .

in the same boat [Phrase]

in an unpleasant or difficult situation as same as what another person is experiencing

Ex: Both of us lost our jobs , so we 're in the same boat when it comes to job hunting .

sea legs [nom]

pied marin

Ex: It took some time , but Jake eventually found his sea legs in his new job and became comfortable with the tasks and responsibilities .

Cela a pris un certain temps, mais Jake a finalement trouvé ses pieds marins dans son nouvel emploi et est devenu à l'aise avec les tâches et les responsabilités.

to [make] a man (out|) of {sb} [Phrase]

(of a difficult situation) to make a man tougher or more responsible

Ex: A couple of years in the army should make a man of him .

to [fall] to pieces [Phrase]

to experience a strong emotional or mental struggle, where someone feels overwhelmed, upset, and unable to handle their emotions

Ex: After the tragic loss , she fell to pieces and could n't stop crying .

to [scratch|scrape] a living [Phrase]

to have or earn just enough money or resources to meet basic needs and survive

Ex: Despite the challenges of being a single parent , she managed to scrape a living by working multiple jobs and prioritizing her children 's needs .

Difficulté
Tâches difficiles	Défis difficiles	Causer des difficultés	Provoquer des ennuis
Ajouter de la complexité	Rencontrer des difficultés	Faire face à la désagrément	Tâches faciles
Sans effort	Acceptation & Soulagement	Moyens et Solutions