trouble very general problème, ennui
problem neutral problème
difficulty obstacle difficulté
issue softer / administrative problème, question
hardship sustained suffering épreuve, difficulté matérielle
woe / woes sorrowful troubles malheur(s), déboires
struggle active difficulty lutte, difficulté
setback reversal contretemps, revers
obstacle blocking element obstacle
burden heavy responsibility/problem fardeau
plight difficult situation situation critique
dilemma difficult choice dilemme
ordeal painful experience épreuve pénible
adversity serious hardship adversité
misery intense suffering misère
distress emotional suffering détresse
turmoil chaotic trouble tourmente
predicament awkward difficult situation situation délicate
snag small unexpected problem accroc, pépin
hassle annoying inconvenience galère, tracas
nuisance irritating problem nuisance
pain figurative annoyance possible plaie, casse-pieds
grief sorrow caused by loss chagrin
calamity disaster calamité
misfortune bad luck malchance, malheur