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I'm a bit confused as to when to use, "mal," and when, "mauvais," as they both mean, bad.

Susan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I'm a bit confused as to when to use, "mal," and when, "mauvais," as they both mean, bad.

What are the rules or nuances?
This question relates to:French lesson ""Sentir bon" vs "Se sentir bien" - The different meanings of the verb "sentir" in French"
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LauraKwiziq EditorCorrect answer
Exactly the same as between bon and bien: bon/mauvais are adjectives while bien/mal are adverbs.
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Susan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Got it. Merci.
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Susan R. asked:

I'm a bit confused as to when to use, "mal," and when, "mauvais," as they both mean, bad.

What are the rules or nuances?

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