This is the 1013th most frequent French word.
difficiles
"Difficiles" means "difficult" or "challenging."
Here, 'difficiles' is used as an adjective in the plural form to describe the exercises.
Les exercices de maths sont difficiles.
Math exercises are difficult.
In this sentence, 'difficiles' modifies the subject 'décisions,' describing their challenging nature.
Les décisions difficiles nécessitent du courage.
Difficult decisions require courage.
Here, 'difficiles' functions as an adjective to characterize the noun 'les temps,' indicating hardship or challenge.