French Expression · Advanced
j'ai mal quand j'avale
it hurts when I swallow
Pronunciation: j'ai mal quand j'avale
Meaning
A natural French expression used to convey: it hurts when I swallow.
Example
J'ai mal quand j'avale même une petite gorgée.
It hurts even when I swallow a small sip.
Practice tips
- Practice j'ai mal quand j'avale 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.