mal aux dents

to have a toothache, toothache

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phrase Rare #41,342
to have a toothache Used with avoir: j'ai mal aux dents = I have a toothache.
FR: J'ai mal aux dents depuis hier soir.
EN: I've had a toothache since yesterday evening.

As-tu mal aux dents?

Do you have a toothache?

Tu as très mal aux dents?

Do you have a very bad toothache?

— Aucun autre choix (2025)

Avez-vous encore mal aux dents?

Do you still have a toothache?

J'ai mal aux dents.

I have a toothache.

Marie a mal aux dents.

Marie has a toothache.

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toothache Literally, “pain in the teeth.” Usually used with avoir: avoir mal aux dents means “to have a toothache” or “to have tooth pain.”
FR: J'ai mal aux dents depuis ce matin.
EN: I've had a toothache since this morning.

Il ne peut pas bien mâcher parce qu'il a mal aux dents, en ce moment.

He can't chew properly because his teeth hurt right now.

Hier j'avais mal aux dents.

Yesterday, I had a toothache.

J'ai une dent contre le dentiste qui m'a fait mal aux dents.

I have a grudge against the dentist who hurt my teeth.

J'ai aidé un homme qui avait mal aux dents.

I helped a man who had a toothache.

— L'Agent secret (2025)