French · Body & Health
"Tooth" in French: dent
la dent
Tooth in French is la dent; the plural is les dents. J'ai mal aux dents means I have a toothache. Se brosser les dents is to brush your teeth.
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How to pronounce dent
Say it
dahn
/dɑ̃/
Dent is a nasal dahn. Dents keeps the same nasal; the s can liaise before a vowel.
"Tooth" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la dent | the tooth Singular. | Singular. |
| les dents | the teeth Plural, very common. | Plural, very common. |
| mal aux dents | toothache Pain phrase. | Pain phrase. |
| se brosser les dents | to brush one's teeth Daily routine. | Daily routine. |
How to use dent in real life
- 1Dentist visit
Cette dent me fait mal depuis hier.
This tooth has hurt since yesterday.
La dent for one tooth.
- 2Morning routine
Je me brosse les dents après le café.
I brush my teeth after coffee.
Les dents in the set phrase.
- 3Kids
La petite a une dent qui bouge.
The little one has a loose tooth.
Une dent.
Mistakes English speakers make with dent
Incorrect: Le dent.
Correct: La dent.
Dent is feminine.
Incorrect: J'ai mal à mes dents.
Correct: J'ai mal aux dents.
The usual pain phrase is mal aux dents.
Good to know
French dental care talk often starts with mal aux dents or un rendez-vous chez le dentiste. Baby teeth are dents de lait.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Booking a dentist
ChatPal
Tu as mal à une dent ?
Does a tooth hurt?
You
Oui, une dent en bas à gauche.
Yes, a lower tooth on the left.
ChatPal
On appelle le dentiste tout de suite.
We'll call the dentist right away.
You
Merci. J'apporte ma carte vitale.
Thanks. I'll bring my health card.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tooth" in French
How do you say tooth in French?
La dent.
Teeth?
Les dents.
How do I say toothache?
J'ai mal aux dents.
How do you pronounce dent?
Nasal dahn.
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