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By Laura K. Lawless, About.com Guide to French Language since 1999

Bon vs Bien, Mauvais vs Mal

Monday October 8, 2007
The French words bon and bien, mauvais and mal are often mixed up, because the two pairs have similar meanings: bon and bien are positive while mauvais and mal are negative. In addition, all four of these words can be adjectives, adverbs, or nouns. Learn more about these confusing French pairs and then take the quiz.

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