French Word · Intermediate
souci
a problem
Pronunciation: /su.si/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "a problem".
Example
J’ai pensé à te téléphoner, mais je ne suis pas du genre à sauter sur le téléphone dès que j’ai un souci.
I thought about phoning you, but I am not the type to jump on the phone as soon as I have a problem.
Practice tips
- Practice souci out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.