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All the words: French

épineux

Level B2

Meaning

thorny, tricky

Example

Le financement des retraites reste le dossier le plus épineux du gouvernement.

Pension funding remains the government's thorniest issue.

Word forms

Forms
singular masculine
singular feminine
plural masculine
plural feminine
épineux
épineuse
épineux
épineuses

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