mal de tête /mˈaldə-tˈɛt/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "headache".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: mal de tête
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: headache
  • IPA: /mˈaldə-tˈɛt/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Image:Photo of mal de tête (French)

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Example Sentences

  • J'ai un mal de tête après une longue journée. English: I have a headache after a long day.
  • Boire de l'eau peut aider à soulager un mal de tête. English: Drinking water can help relieve a headache.
  • Elle a pris des médicaments pour soigner son mal de tête. English: She took medicine to treat her headache.

When and How to Use "mal de tête"

Use "mal de tête" when you want to talk about "headache" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your French study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "mal de tête" mean in French?

"mal de tête" is the French word for "headache".

What CEFR level is "mal de tête"?

"mal de tête" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "mal de tête"?

"mal de tête" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "mal de tête" in a sentence?

J'ai un mal de tête après une longue journée.

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