DO NOT CONFUSE ⚠️ these words in French: “mal, malle, mâle“ | Learn French with Moh & Alain ✅️

In this French video lesson, you will discover the difference between three homonyms that are easily confused: mal, malle, and mâle. These words may sound similar, but they have distinct meanings and are spelled differently. The word “mal“ translates to “bad“ or “wrong“ in English, and it’s also used to describe physical pain or discomfort. For instance, “J’ai mal à la tête“ means “I have a headache.“ “Malle“ refers to a trunk or suitcase. For example, “Je vais mettre mes affaires dans ma malle“ means “I’m going to put my things in my trunk.“ Finally, “mâle“ means “male“ in English and is used to describe the masculine gender of a person or an animal. For instance, “Le chat mâle est très joueur“ means “The male cat is very playful.“ By mastering homonyms like these, you can improve your French language skills and avoid con
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