How is the word mal translated from French to English

English translation
harm
noun

Dommage ou blessure causé à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.

Damage or injury to someone or something.

Examples with “mal”

See how the word “mal” is used in sentences

  • La tempête a fait peu de mal au village. — The storm did little harm to the village.

  • Ces produits chimiques peuvent nuire à l'environnement. — These chemicals can harm the environment.

  • Il n'y a pas de mal à demander deux fois. — There's no harm in asking twice.

  • Ne nuis pas aux plantes pendant que tu creuses. — Don't harm the plants while you dig.

  • Les nouvelles règles protègent les enfants du mal qu'on pourrait leur faire. — The new rules protect children from harm.

  • Un petit changement nuirait-il à quelqu'un ? — Would a small change harm anyone?

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