How to Say ‘She coughs.’ in French
Elle tousse.
ell tooss
[ell tooss]
💬 Usage Tip: Tousser = to cough. The -e ending in tousse marks the 'she' form here.
🇫🇷 In France: Simple symptom verbs are often the easiest and most effective way to explain an animal's condition.
Phrase Breakdown
Elle
[ell]
she
Refers to the hen.
Elle tousse surtout le soir.
She coughs especially in the evening.
tousse
[tooss]
coughs
From tousser, meaning to cough.
Elle tousse depuis deux jours.
She has been coughing for two days.
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