French Phrase
Je ne me sens pas bien aujourd'hui.
Meaning
Literally, “I do not feel well today.” It is used to say you are feeling ill, tired, or generally unwell. The phrase can refer to physical discomfort or a low mood, depending on context.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to tell a friend, a colleague, or a doctor that you’re not feeling well on the current day. It works in both formal and informal settings.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Jenemesenspasbienaujourd'hui
Reflexive verb (se sentir)
The verb *se sentir* is used to express how someone feels; it must agree with the subject and be conjugated like a regular -ir verb.
Negation (ne…pas)
Standard French negates a verb with *ne* before the verb and *pas* after it; in casual speech the *ne* is often dropped.
Adverb of time (aujourd'hui)
The word *aujourd'hui* means “today” and is placed at the end of the sentence for emphasis.
🗨In Conversation
Tu vas bien ?
Are you okay?
Je ne me sens pas bien aujourd'hui.
I don’t feel well today.
✕Common Mistakes
Je me sens pas bien aujourd'hui.
Missing the *ne* makes the sentence informal; keep *ne* for standard French.
Je ne me sens pas bien aujourd'hui ?
Using a question mark turns the statement into a question; use a period for a simple statement.
Je ne me sens pas bien aujourd’huie.
The word *aujourd'hui* is spelled with an apostrophe, not an extra *e*.
↔Alternatives
Je ne me porte pas bien aujourd'hui.
I’m not feeling well today.
Je suis malade aujourd'hui.
I’m sick today.
Je ne me sens pas très bien.
I don’t feel very well.
Cultural Tip
In spoken French, especially among younger speakers, the *ne* is frequently omitted, so you’ll often hear *Je me sens pas bien aujourd'hui*. In written or formal contexts, keep the *ne* to avoid sounding too colloquial. Also, *pas bien* can refer to both physical health and emotional state, so the surrounding conversation will clarify which meaning you intend.