How to Say ‘My hen has an infection.’ in French
Ma poule a une infection.
mah pool ah ewn an-fek-SYON
[mah pool ah ewn an-fek-SYON]
💬 Usage Tip: A means has here, from the verb avoir. Short but very useful.
🇫🇷 In France: French speakers often start with the main problem first, then give details.
Phrase Breakdown
Ma
[mah]
my
A possessive adjective used with a feminine singular noun.
Ma poule a une infection depuis hier.
My hen has an infection since yesterday.
poule
[pool]
hen
A female chicken kept as a farm bird or pet.
Ma poule a une infection et respire mal.
My hen has an infection and is breathing badly.
a
[ah]
has
Third-person singular form of 'avoir' meaning 'has.'
Ma poule a une infection respiratoire.
My hen has a respiratory infection.
une
[ewn]
a
An indefinite article before a feminine singular noun.
Ma poule a une infection légère.
My hen has a mild infection.
infection
[an-fek-SYON]
infection
A disease caused by germs affecting the body.
Ma poule a une infection qu'il faut traiter.
My hen has an infection that needs treatment.
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