"I'm explaining it to him, but he is confused."

Translation: Je le lui explique, mais il a du mal à comprendre.

[Sucy-en-Brie94]

Je le lui explique, mais il est perdu. Accepted :)

[RussellHod2]

Je le lui explique mais il est confus? Or is there a subtle difference?

[Amy968762]

"he is confused" and "he has trouble understanding" are not the same thing in English. The French corresponds better to "has trouble understanding"

[tgray1961]

pourquoi pas pourquoi ?

[Cycloraptor]

je lui explique mais il ne comprend pas

[Barb312018]

He has difficulty understanding a