Fais (en. Do)

/fɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To execute an action or a task.
You do your homework every evening.
Tu fais tes devoirs tous les soirs.
To accomplish or produce something.
He is making a cake for the birthday.
Il fait un gâteau pour l'anniversaire.
To have a particular behavior or attitude.
She pretends to be sick.
Elle fait semblant d'être malade.

Etymology

From Latin 'facere', which means 'to do'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do what you want
Act according to your own judgment.
fais ce que tu veux
pay attention
Be careful or vigilant.
fais attention
give me a sign
Let me know something.
fais-moi un signe
do it yourself
Complete the task without help.
fais-le toi-même

Related Words

faire
To execute or produce.
faire
fait
What has been accomplished or achieved.
fait
shaping
The process of forming or creating something.
façonnage

Slang Meanings

To do something quickly.
I'm going to do it in a rush.
Je vais le faire à l'arrache.
To do silly things.
He talks nonsense.
Il fait des sornettes.