Fabriqué (en. Made)

/fa.bʁi.ke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That which has been made or manufactured.
This piece of furniture is made from recycled wood.
Ce meuble est fabriqué en bois recyclé.
Refers to something that is produced industrially.
The shoes are manufactured in this factory.
Les chaussures sont fabriquées dans cette usine.

Etymology

From the verb 'to fabricate', derived from the Latin 'fabrica', meaning 'workshop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

artisanal production
Production done by hand, involving traditional techniques.
fabrication artisanale
manufactured product
An object that has been manufactured, often in large quantities.
produit fabriqué

Related Words

factory
A place where goods are manufactured, often a factory.
fabrique
production
The process of producing products.
fabrication
manufacturer
Person or company that manufactures goods.
fabricant

Slang Meanings

Poor quality product.
This phone is a fake, it doesn’t last long.
Ce téléphone est un fabriqué, il ne dure pas longtemps.
Counterfeit item.
You shouldn't buy this bag, it's a fake.
Il ne faut pas acheter ce sac, c'est un fabriqué.