le mal de tête→ headacheFrench word meaning
"le mal de tête" is a B1-level French word meaning "headache". Below you can find 9 example sentences with audio to help you understand how to use it in real French conversations.
9 stories
Example Sentences

Visiting the Doctor
Elle a mal à la tête et à la gorge.
She has a headache and a sore throat.

The Doctor's Advice
'J'ai aussi des maux de tête presque tous les jours.'
'I also have headaches almost every day.'

The Secret
'J'ai mal à la tête,' ou 'Je dois aider ma mère.'
'I have a headache,' or 'I need to help my mother.'

At the Optician
Maria avait des maux de tête depuis plusieurs semaines.
Maria had been having headaches for several weeks.

Quitting Sugar
Sara a expliqué sa situation de santé et sa décision.
Sara explained her health situation and her decision.

Dealing with Work Stress
Ses mains tremblaient et il avait un mal de tête lancinant.
His hands were shaking and he had a pounding headache.

Learning Meditation
Ses épaules étaient toujours tendues et il avait souvent des maux de tête.
His shoulders were always tense, and he got headaches frequently.

Digital Detox
Ses yeux étaient fatigués, et elle avait mal à la tête.
Her eyes felt tired, and she had a headache.

Travel Insurance Problem
Elle avait une forte fièvre, un terrible mal de tête et des douleurs abdominales.
She had a high fever, a terrible headache, and stomach pain.