how to pronounce problème

/pʁɔ.blɛm/

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problème is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of problème in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… qu'il y a un problème et je reprends ce …”

meanings of problème

noun:

Trouble.
Problem.

problème frequency in french - A1 level of CEFR

the word problème occurs in french on average 220.9 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.