complex

ˈkɑmplɛks
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Translation of complex into French,

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Adjective

1.

structure

made up of multiple parts, not simple
  • The machine has a complex design.La machine a un design complexe.
2.

understanding

difficult to understand or analyze
  • The instructions were too complex for beginners.Les instructions étaient trop complexes pour les débutants.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
involving numbers with real and imaginary parts
TECH.
  • Complex equations are studied in advanced math.Les équations complexes sont étudiées en mathématiques avancées.

Noun

1.

architecture

group of buildings located close to each other
  • The new apartment complex has over 200 units..Le complexe d'appartements neuf compte plus de 200 unités.
2.

psychology

TECH.
psychological fixation or unconscious conflict
TECH.
  • He has a complex about being in large crowds..Il a un complexe à propos des grandes foules.
3.

systems

TECH.
network of interconnected systems or parts
TECH.
  • The transportation complex in the city is well-organized.Le complexe de transport dans la ville est bien organisé.
4.

chemistry

TECH.
chemical structure with a central atom bonded to others
TECH.
  • The protein complex plays a crucial role in metabolism.Le complexe protéique joue un rôle crucial dans le métabolisme.
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Expressions with complex: examples in English and translations in French

complexe de Napoléon
His confrontational attitude was attributed to a Napoleon complex..
complexe du messie
Her messiah complex drives her to take on impossible tasks.
complexe d'infériorité
He struggled with an inferiority complex for years.
complexe de castration
The patient discussed his castration complex with the therapist.
résidence
ensemble résidentiel
We moved into a new apartment complex last year.
complexe résidentiel
They moved into a new housing complex near the city center.

Images of complex

  • complex: group of buildings located close to each other
    (architecture) complexe
  • complex: chemical structure with a central atom bonded to others
    (chemistry) complexe

Synonyms and analogies of complex in English

Examples of complex in a sentence

  • Understanding the complex system took hours.
  • The complex problem baffled even the experts.
  • Her complex theories were hard to grasp.
  • The course covers complex functions and their properties.
  • Complex numbers are essential in electrical engineering.
  • The shopping complex is always busy.

Translations of "complex" in Context ordered by category and frequency

complexeadj./nm.

She scratched her head, still puzzled after the complex lecture.

Elle se grattait la tête, encore perplexe après le cours complexe.

compliquéadj.

The film's complex editing sometimes makes the storyline difficult to follow.

Le montage compliqué du film vient parfois rendre obscur le déroulement de l'histoire.

difficileadj.

Challenging math problems turn me on; I enjoy figuring out complex solutions.

Les problèmes de maths difficiles m'excitent, j'adore trouver des solutions complexes.

ensemblenm.

This historical building complex attracted tourists with its unique architectural style.

Cet ensemble architectural historique attire les touristes grâce à son style unique.

immeublenm.

A secluded garden lies at the heart of the crowded apartment complex.

Un jardin isolé se trouve au cœur de l'immeuble d'appartements bondé.

citénf.

This school complex offers an elite sports program and a modern boarding facility.

Cette cité scolaire propose une section sportive de haut niveau et un internat moderne.

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complex: Examples and translations in context

He showed a bit of creativity in solving the complex problem.

Il a montré un brin de créativité en résolvant le problème complexe.

They laboured for hours trying to solve the complex problem together.

Ils ont peiné pendant des heures pour résoudre ensemble le problème complexe.

He loves sinking his teeth into complex cases that others avoid.

Il adore s'attaquer à des dossiers complexes que les autres évitent.

The experienced chef made light work of preparing the complex dish.

Le chef expérimenté s'est joué de la préparation du plat complexe.

The teacher praised her student's quick response to the complex problem.

Le professeur a félicité son élève pour sa réponse rapide au problème complexe.

Students need to pay attention in class to understand the complex concepts.

Les élèves doivent faire attention en classe pour comprendre les concepts complexes.

The complex formula remained a closed book to most of the students.

La formule complexe est restée une énigme pour la plupart des étudiants.

The surgeon was cool as a cucumber while performing the complex operation.

Le chirurgien était d'un calme olympien en effectuant l'opération complexe.

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