j'ai la gorge en feu

Meaning

A natural French expression used to convey: my throat is very sore.

Example

J'ai la gorge en feu depuis ce matin.

My throat has been very sore since this morning.

Practice tips

• Practice j'ai la gorge en feu 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 advanced-level learners.

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