How do you say "She has / is wrong with her" in French?

"She has / is wrong with her" in French is "Elle a". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘She has / is wrong with her’ in French

Q: What does "Elle a" mean in English?

"Elle a" means "She has / is wrong with her" in English. Usage tip: Before a vowel, [que] becomes [qu'] and [elle a] runs together in speech. In [qu'elle a], you'll hear it almost like one chunk.

Elle a

ell ah

[ell ah]

💬 Usage Tip: Before a vowel, [que] becomes [qu'] and [elle a] runs together in speech. In [qu'elle a], you'll hear it almost like one chunk.

Phrase Breakdown

Elle

[ell]

she

Subject pronoun for a female animal such as a hen.

Example

Elle a des difficultés à respirer depuis hier.

She has had breathing difficulties since yesterday.

[ah]

has

Verb avoir in the third person singular, often used to describe symptoms.

Example

Elle a un bruit quand elle respire.

She has a noise when she breathes.

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