English–French

“poorly” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/mal/

Example

Je me sens mal.

I feel unwell.

Illustration for mal (poorly)

How to say “poorly” in French

“Poorly” in French is mal.

A body, mind, or action operating below a sound or satisfactory standard.

Full entry for mal: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mal

Ça va mal aujourd'hui.

Things aren't well today.

Tips for using mal

  • Pain is expressed with avoir mal à plus a body part, as in avoir mal à la tête.

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