How do you say "My hen is sick." in French?

"My hen is sick." in French is "Ma poule est malade.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

What does "Ma poule est malade." mean in English?

"Ma poule est malade." means "My hen is sick." in English.

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How to Say ‘My hen is sick.’ in French

Ma poule est malade.

mah pool eh mah-LAHD

[mah pool eh mah-LAHD]

Phrase Breakdown

[mah]

A possessive adjective used before a feminine noun.

Example

Ma poule est malade aujourd'hui.

My hen is sick today.

poule

[pool]

hen

A female chicken.

Example

Ma poule est malade et ne mange pas.

My hen is sick and is not eating.

est

[eh]

Third-person singular form of 'être' meaning 'is.'

Example

Ma poule est malade depuis ce matin.

My hen is sick since this morning.

malade

[mah-LAHD]

sick

Used to describe someone or an animal that is ill.

Example

Ma poule est malade, alors je vais chez le vétérinaire.

My hen is sick, so I am going to the vet.

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