J'ai mal aux dents

Claudia A.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

J'ai mal aux dents

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If aux dents is plural how can it be translated as I have a toothache?

Merci

This question relates to:French lesson "Avoir mal (à) = To be in pain, to hurt somewhere (French Expressions with avoir)"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

This is an example where literal translation doesn't work. In English you can't say, "I have teethache" whereas in French you can.

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Claudia A. asked:

J'ai mal aux dents

Salut a tous

If aux dents is plural how can it be translated as I have a toothache?

Merci

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