Fabrication (en. Manufacturing)

/fa.bʁi.ka.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Process of creating or producing an object.
The fabrication of this piece of furniture took several weeks.
La fabrication de ce meuble a pris plusieurs semaines.
Set of operations to create a manufactured product.
Manufacturing is a key sector of the economy.
La fabrication est un secteur clé de l'économie.
False, invented lie.
This story is a groundless fabrication.
Cette histoire est une fabrication sans fondement.

Etymology

From Latin 'fabricatio', which means 'the action of making'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

artisanal production
Fabrication done by hand or using traditional methods.
fabrication artisanale
mass production
Production of goods in large quantities, often in a standardized manner.
fabrication en série
mass manufacturing
Large-scale production of identical products.
fabrication de masse
custom fabrication
Products made specifically according to a client's needs.
fabrication sur mesure

Related Words

to fabricate
Action of creating or producing something.
fabriquer
manufacturer
Person or company that manufactures goods.
fabricant
manufacture
Factory where large quantities of products are made.
manufacture

Slang Meanings

Invention or lie.
It's just a fabrication on his part.
C'est juste une fabrication de sa part.
Highly manufactured or over-processed product.
This dish looks like a fabrication, not a homemade recipe.
Ce plat a l'air d'une fabrication, pas d'une recette maison.