mal de dents /mˈaldə-dˈɑ̃/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "toothache".

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Source term
toothache
Translation
mal de dents
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "mal de dents". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form mal de dents
Likely article le
Likely gender masculine
Regular/likely plural mal de dents
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le mal de dents
Examples
C'est le mal de dents.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Elle a très mal aux dents aujourd'hui.

English: She has a terrible toothache today.

B1 · natureAndWildlife

Je suis allé chez le dentiste pour mon mal de dents.

English: I went to the dentist for my toothache.

B1 · natureAndWildlife

Son mal de dents a duré tout le week-end.

English: His toothache lasted all weekend.

B1 · natureAndWildlife

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