Do (en. Do)

/du/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Execute or accomplish an action.
I have to do my homework.
Je dois faire mes devoirs.
Organize or implement something.
We are going to do an event in the park tomorrow.
Nous allons do an event au parc demain.
Agree to something.
I am working with you on this project.
Je fais avec toi sur ce projet.

Etymology

Originating from the Old French 'doer', Latin root 'facere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do the cleaning
Clean the house.
faire le ménage
do the cooking
Prepare meals.
faire la cuisine
make progress
Advance or improve a situation.
faire des progrès

Related Words

do
Accomplish a task or an action.
faire
act
Make a decision and implement it.
agir
execute
Apply a command or a plan.
exécuter

Slang Meanings

Use something in an unconventional way.
He did the do on his scooter.
Il a fait le do sur son scooter.
Act quickly.
Come on, let's do the do, we have no time to waste!
Allez, on fait le do, on n'a pas de temps à perdre!