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    Faisions (en. Were doing)

    /fɛ.zjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To perform an action or achieve something.
    We were doing our homework together.
    Nous faisions nos devoirs ensemble.
    To be in the process of doing something in the past.
    When I arrived, they were partying.
    Quand je suis arrivé, ils faisaient la fête.
    To realize or construct something.
    They were making plans for the summer.
    Ils faisaient des projets pour l'été.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'faisions' comes from the verb 'faire', derived from the Latin 'facere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    We were doing our best.
    We put in all our efforts.
    Nous faisions de notre mieux.
    What were we referring to?
    What were we talking about?
    À quoi faisions-nous référence?
    We acted as if we were at home.
    Let's act comfortably.
    Faisions comme chez nous.

    Related Words

    faire
    To accomplish a task or action.
    faire
    fait
    That which has been achieved or that which is in reality.
    fait
    faisable
    Which can be achieved.
    faisable

    Slang Meanings

    Let's get to it!
    When it's time to start, we get to it, we do it!
    Quand il est temps de commencer, on s'y met, on fait!
    We're not going to be difficult.
    We need to accept the situation, we're not going to be difficult.
    Il faut que l'on accepte la situation, on va pas faire les difficiles.