French phrase
Avez-vous du mal à avaler ?
Meaning
Are you having trouble swallowing?
When to use it
Checks for difficulty swallowing. Often used by a doctor or pharmacist when assessing problems with pills or solid food.
Example dialogue
Avez-vous du mal à avaler ?
Are you having trouble swallowing?
Non, ça va, mais les comprimés me coincent un peu.
No, I'm okay, but the tablets get stuck a little.