Fait-il (en. Does he do)
/fɛ.til/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Used to ask a question about a person's action.
Does he play sports every day?
Fait-il du sport tous les jours ?
Indicates a request for information or actions.
Does he always do his homework?
Fait-il toujours ses devoirs ?
Can be used to ask if a certain thing is done.
Is it hot today?
Fait-il chaud aujourd'hui ?
Etymology
Formed from 'faire' and the interrogative pronoun 'il'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
What is he doing?
Questions about someone's current activity.
Que fait-il ?
Is it nice out today?
Inquiry about the weather.
Fait-il beau aujourd'hui ?
What is he doing this weekend?
Inquiry about weekend plans.
Que fait-il ce weekend ?
Related Words
to do
To perform an action.
faire
acting
Who does something.
agissant
to produce
To create or bring forth.
produire
Slang Meanings
No worries, he's taking care of it.
He does it, no problem, I'm handling it.
Fait-il, pas de problème, je le gère.
Everything is under control.
He does it as planned, no stress.
Fait-il comme prévu, pas de stress.