myEtymology.com: French etymology of problème

Etymology of the French word problème

the French word problème

derived from the Latin word problema (problems, questions for debate, academic discussion)

derived from the Greek word problema, πρόβλημα

derived from the Greek word proballo, προβάλλω (to throw forward; push to the front, germinate)

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