avoir mal

avoir mal
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
verb phrase
a. to hurt
J'ai mal au bras. J'ai dû me cogner.My arm hurts. I must have bumped into something.
b. to have pain
Maman a mal au dos. Elle reste au lit aujourd'hui.Mom has back pain. She's staying in bed today.
c. to ache
Joachim a mal aux jambes depuis son entraînement hier.Joachim's legs have been aching since his workout yesterday.
a. to hurt
Tu as mal où, Henri ?Where does it hurt, Henri?
b. to be in pain
Je ne vais pas à la fête ce soir. J’ai mal.I'm not going to the party tonight. I'm in pain.
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