Fabriquer (en. To make)

/fabʁike/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To carry out manufacturing, to design a product.
The company manufactures custom furniture.
L'entreprise fabrique des meubles sur mesure.
To form or build something.
He makes wooden toys.
Il fabrique des jouets en bois.
To produce in large quantities, often within an industry.
This factory manufactures cars.
Cette usine fabrique des voitures.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'fabricare', which means 'to shape' or 'to produce'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to create memories
Create objects that remind of moments or events.
fabriquer des souvenirs
to devise a plan
Develop a strategy or method.
fabriquer un plan

Related Words

manufacturing
The action of making, the production process.
fabrication
manufacturer
A person or company that produces goods.
fabricant

Slang Meanings

To tinker
He is tinkering with a project.
Il est en train de fricoter un projet.
To mess around
She tinkered with her device to fix it.
Elle a bidouillé son appareil pour le réparer.