mal de ventre /mˈaldə-vˈɑ̃tʁ/ · noun · CEFR A2. Dictionary entry meaning "stomach-ache" in English.

Meanings of "mal de ventre"

  1. Used with the meaning "stomach-ache". noun · CEFR A2

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: le mal de ventre
  • Language: French
  • Meaning: stomach-ache
  • IPA: /mˈaldə-vˈɑ̃tʁ/
  • CEFR Level: A2
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: le
  • Image:Photo of mal de ventre (French)

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Example Sentences

  • J'ai un mal de ventre après avoir trop mangé. English: I have a stomachache after eating too much.
  • Elle a pris un médicament pour son mal de ventre. English: She took medicine for her stomach ache.
  • Un mal de ventre peut rendre la concentration difficile. English: A stomachache can make it hard to concentrate.

When and How to Use "mal de ventre"

Use "mal de ventre" when you want to talk about "stomach-ache" in French. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in A2 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 ventre" mean in English?

"mal de ventre" means "stomach-ache" in English.

What CEFR level is "mal de ventre"?

"mal de ventre" is tagged at CEFR A2 in SmartWords French vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "mal de ventre"?

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

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

J'ai un mal de ventre après avoir trop mangé.

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