Using avoir mal a

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Using avoir mal a

I am unsure why "Antoine a mal aux épaules" is correct since "épaules" is femine and should use the article la unless "é" negates the use of " l' ". Thank you.

Bruce

This question relates to:French lesson "Avoir mal (à) = To be in pain, to hurt somewhere (French Expressions with avoir)"

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Bonjour Bruce,

You're right that the French word "épaule" is feminine. However, here, it is in its plural form here (see the -s at the en of the word). Therefore, when plural (whether the word is masculine or feminine), you will use "à + les" -> aux

- un genou = a knee (masculine singular):

J'ai mal aux genoux

- une main = a hand (feminine singular):

J'ai mal aux mains

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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Using avoir mal a

I am unsure why "Antoine a mal aux épaules" is correct since "épaules" is femine and should use the article la unless "é" negates the use of " l' ". Thank you.

Bruce

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