French Phrase
Ça indique un problème logiciel.
Meaning
The sentence tells the listener that something points to a software‑related issue. It is a neutral statement used to describe a diagnostic clue, such as an error message or a system behavior.
When to use
Use this phrase in tech‑support conversations, when reading logs, or while explaining why a device is not working as expected. It fits both informal (colleagues, friends) and semi‑formal (customer support tickets) contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Çaindiqueunproblèmelogiciel.
Ça (demonstrative pronoun)
Informal spoken form of "cela" meaning "that"; used to refer to something just mentioned.
indique (verb)
Third‑person singular present indicative of "indiquer" (to indicate). The subject "ça" triggers the -e ending.
un problème (indefinite article + noun)
"un" marks a non‑specific masculine noun; "problème" is masculine, so the article agrees.
logiciel (adjective after noun)
When used as an adjective meaning "software", it follows the noun (un problème logiciel).
🗨In Conversation
Le message d'erreur apparaît chaque fois que je lance le programme.
The error message appears every time I launch the program.
Ça indique un problème logiciel.
That indicates a software problem.
✕Common Mistakes
C'est indique un problème logiciel.
Use "ça indique" or "cela indique"; "c'est" is a contraction of "cela est" and cannot be followed directly by a verb.
Ça indique un problème de logiciel.
The correct order is noun + adjective: "un problème logiciel".
Ça indique un logiciel problème.
Adjectives like "logiciel" normally follow the noun in French.
↔Alternatives
Cela signale un problème logiciel.
That signals a software problem.
Il signale un bug logiciel.
It signals a software bug.
C'est le signe d'un problème logiciel.
It's a sign of a software problem.
Cultural Tip
In spoken French "ça" is perfectly natural, but in written or very formal contexts you may prefer "cela". Also, "logiciel" is an adjective that follows the noun; placing it before (e.g., "un logiciel problème") would be considered incorrect.