French Expression · Intermediate
faire mal
to hurt, to cause pain, to be painful
Pronunciation: /fɛʁ mal/
Meaning
to hurt, to cause pain, to be painful
Example
Tu me le dis si ça te fait mal.
Tell me if it hurts.
Practice tips
- Practice faire mal out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.