il est difficile d'

it is difficult to

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it is difficult to The final d' is the shortened form of de before a vowel; it is followed by an infinitive.
FR: Il est difficile d'oublier cette journée.
EN: It is difficult to forget that day.

Il est difficile d'atteindre un niveau sorte.

It’s difficult to reach that sort of level.

— Porn in the Hood (2012)

Il est difficile d'accepter les réactions négatives.

It’s difficult to accept negative reactions.

Il est difficile d'utiliser une idole.

It is difficult to use an idol.

— Perfect Blue (1998)

Il est difficile d'argumenter avec Tom.

It’s difficult to argue with Tom.

Il est difficile d'éradiquer certains préjugés.

It is difficult to eradicate certain prejudices.

Il est difficile d'évaluer sa compétence.

It is difficult to assess his/her competence.

Il est difficile d'imaginer une vie sans télévision ni Internet.

It’s hard to imagine life without television or the Internet.

Il est difficile d'en parler.

It's difficult to talk about it.

— Le Petit Soldat (1963)

Il est difficile d'atteindre le bonheur.

It is difficult to attain happiness.

Il est difficile d'apprendre une langue étrangère.

It is difficult to learn a foreign language.

De nos jours il est difficile d'y voir clair.

These days, it’s difficult to see clearly.

— Le repentir (1987)

Il est difficile d'avoir sa propre maison à Tokyo.

It’s difficult to own your own home in Tokyo.