Usages of valoir mieux
Pendant la canicule, il vaut mieux boire beaucoup d’eau et rester à l’ombre.
During a heatwave, it is better to drink plenty of water and stay in the shade.
Il vaut mieux se reposer quand on est malade.
It is better to rest when you are sick.
Il vaut mieux privilégier l'eau et le thé plutôt que ces produits gras.
It is better to favor water and tea rather than these fatty products.
Si ta cheville te fait mal, il vaut mieux t’asseoir et ne pas courir.
If your ankle hurts, it is better to sit down and not run.
Il vaut mieux mettre de la crème solaire avant de nager, même quand le ciel est gris.
It is better to put on sunscreen before swimming, even when the sky is gray.
Si le clignotant ne fonctionne plus, il vaut mieux freiner tôt.
If the turn signal no longer works, it is better to brake early.
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Every French noun is either masculine or feminine, and this affects the articles and adjectives used with it. "Le" is used with masculine nouns and "la" with feminine ones. Adjectives also change form to match — for example, "petit" (masc.) becomes "petite" (fem.).
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