Si tu te sens blessé, le soutien des amis peut t'aider à récupérer vite.
English: If you feel hurt, support from friends can help you recover quickly.
faire mal /fˈɛʁmˈal/ · verb · CEFR A2. French translation of "hurt".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Défis et Revers
- Source term
- hurt
- Translation
- faire mal
- CEFR Level
- A2
- Part of speech
- verb
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | faire mal |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + faire mal
- Examples
- Nous devons souvent faire mal.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Défis et Revers.
Example Sentences
Mon pied me fait mal après la longue marche.
English: My foot hurts after the long walk.
Elle s'est blessée à la main en cuisinant.
English: She hurt her hand when she was cooking.
Fais attention ou tu vas te blesser.
English: Be careful or you will hurt yourself.
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