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
Je suis allé chez le dentiste pour mon 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 · Nature And Wildlife

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

English: I went to the dentist for my toothache.

B1 · Nature And Wildlife

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

English: His toothache lasted all weekend.

B1 · Nature And Wildlife

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