French Idiom · Intermediate
Une prise de tête
A hassle / A headache / An argument (informal)
Pronunciation: ün preez duh TET
Meaning
An annoying, stressful, or complicated situation; also refers to an argument or disagreement.
Example
Ce projet est devenu une vraie prise de tête.
This project has become a real hassle.
Practice tips
- Practice Une prise de tête 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 idiom is for intermediate-level learners.