having a hangover

The French expression 'avoir la gueule de bois' literally translates to 'to have the mouth of wood' and is commonly used to describe the feeling of discomfort and distress that occurs after consuming too much alcohol. It conveys a sense of physical malaise, including headache, nausea, and general fatigue, much like in English, where 'having a hangover' refers to the unfortunate aftereffects of a night of drinking.