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Facile – Difficile (Easy – Difficult)

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To remember the French word “facile,” you might think of the English word “facile” itself, which means something is effortlessly achieved or shallow — this can remind you that “facile” in French means “easy.” You might also think of the related word “facility,” as when something has good “facility” it is easy to use.

“Facile” can be synonymous with words like “aisé” (comfortable, easy) or “simple” (simple). In a more informal setting, you might hear “c’est du gâteau” (it’s a piece of cake) or “c’est simple comme bonjour” (it’s as simple as hello) to express the same idea.

Keep in mind that while “facile” usually has a positive connotation related to the ease of doing something, in English, “facile” can sometimes imply a negative quality, suggesting that something is too simple or superficial.

“Facile” doesn’t really have a slang meaning in French. It is a straightforward word that’s used in everyday language much as it is in English.

Examples of sentences using “facile” in French:
– “Ce jeu est vraiment facile, j’ai déjà battu tous les niveaux.” (This game is really easy, I’ve already beaten all the levels.)
– “Il trouve les mathématiques faciles, contrairement à moi.” (He finds mathematics easy, unlike me.)
– “C’est une langue facile à apprendre pour les anglophones.” (It’s an easy language to learn for English speakers.)
– “Elle a réussi l’examen sans étudier, c’était trop facile pour elle.” (She passed the exam without studying; it was too easy for her.)

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