How is the phrase avoir du mal translated from French to English

English translation
Struggle
verb

Faire de gros efforts en trouvant cela difficile.

To try hard while finding it difficult.

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  • Il a du mal en mathématiques. — He struggles with maths.

  • Beaucoup d'étudiants ont du mal en première année. — Many students struggle with the first year.

  • As-tu du mal à te lever tôt ? — Do you struggle to wake up early?

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