ache in French
ache in French is douleur, faire mal, avoir mal — ache means to feel a dull, ongoing pain rather than a sharp, sudden one.
ache in French
douleur
Continued dull pain, as distinguished from sudden twinges, or spasmodic pain.
faire mal
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
avoir mal
(intransitive, stative) To suffer pain; to be the source of, or be in, pain, especially continued dull pain; to be distressed.
What does "ache" mean?
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verb To feel a dull, ongoing pain rather than a sharp, sudden one.
"My legs ached after the long hike."
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verb To feel emotional pain or a strong longing for something.
"He ached for the life he used to have."
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noun A steady, dull pain, or a deep emotional hurt.
"The dentist gave her something for the ache in her tooth."
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ache in a sentence
- My legs ached after the long hike.
- Her back had been aching all week from sitting at the desk.
- He ached for the life he used to have.
- She ached with loneliness after her friends moved away.
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What is "ache" in French?
"ache" in French is douleur, faire mal, avoir mal. ache means: To feel a dull, ongoing pain rather than a sharp, sudden one.
How do you use "ache" in a sentence?
Example: "My legs ached after the long hike." In French, "ache" is douleur, faire mal, avoir mal.
Are there other ways to say "ache" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ache": douleur, faire mal, avoir mal.
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