How do you say "My hen has an infection." in French?

"My hen has an infection." in French is "Ma poule a une infection.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘My hen has an infection.’ in French

Q: What does "Ma poule a une infection." mean in English?

"Ma poule a une infection." means "My hen has an infection." in English. Usage tip: French often uses [avoir] for illnesses: [Ma poule a une infection] literally says she "has" an infection. The same pattern works with many problems, like [J'ai une douleur] or [Il a de la fièvre].

Ma poule a une infection.

mah pool ah ewn an-fek-SYON

[mah pool ah ewn an-fek-SYON]

💬 Usage Tip: French often uses [avoir] for illnesses: [Ma poule a une infection] literally says she "has" an infection. The same pattern works with many problems, like [J'ai une douleur] or [Il a de la fièvre].

Phrase Breakdown

[mah]

A possessive adjective used with a feminine singular noun.

Example

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.

Example

Ma poule a une infection et respire mal.

My hen has an infection and is breathing badly.

[ah]

has

Third-person singular form of 'avoir' meaning 'has.'

Example

Ma poule a une infection respiratoire.

My hen has a respiratory infection.

une

[ewn]

An indefinite article before a feminine singular noun.

Example

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.

Example

Ma poule a une infection qu'il faut traiter.

My hen has an infection that needs treatment.

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