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How to say badly in french?

There are a few ways to say "badly" in French, depending on the context:

General Badly:

* Mal (pronounced "mal") - This is the most common and general way to say "badly."

* Example: "Je me sens mal" (I feel bad).

* Mauvais (pronounced "moh-vay") - This is the adjective form, meaning "bad." It's often used in expressions like:

* "Mauvais temps" (bad weather)

* "Mauvaise nouvelle" (bad news)

Specific Ways to Say "Badly":

* Terriblement (pronounced "teh-ree-bleh-mahn") - This is a more emphatic way to say "badly," meaning "terribly."

* D'une façon horrible (pronounced "d'une fa-son oh-ree-ble") - This is a more formal way to say "badly," meaning "in a horrible way."

* Horriblement (pronounced "oh-ree-bleh-mahn") - This is another emphatic way to say "badly," meaning "horribly."

* Très mal (pronounced "treh mal") - This literally means "very badly" and emphasizes the severity of the badness.

Contextual Examples:

* "J'ai mal à la tête" (I have a headache - literally "I have pain in my head")

* "Il joue mal au football" (He plays football badly)

* "La situation est terriblement mauvaise" (The situation is terribly bad)

* "Je suis horriblement fatigué" (I am terribly tired)

The best way to choose the right word is to consider the context and the level of formality you want to use.

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