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

Asked 5 years ago
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.

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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