Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key): /dy fil a ʁ(ə).tɔʁdʁ/
du fil à retordre m (uncountable)
- (idiomatic) a hard time, some difficulties
Son adversaire lui a donné du fil à retordre.- His adversary gave him a hard time.
Usage notes[edit]
Usually used with avoir or donner.