Faites (en. Do)

/fɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To carry out or accomplish something.
Do your homework before going out.
Faites vos devoirs avant de sortir.
To give or make an order.
Pay attention to the road.
Faites attention à la route.
To participate in an activity.
Play sports to stay in shape.
Faites du sport pour rester en forme.
To create or build something.
Take a break between your activities.
Faites une pause entre vos activités.

Etymology

The word 'faites' comes from 'faire', which has its origins in the Latin 'facere', meaning 'to do' or 'to accomplish'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make yourself at home
Feel free to behave as if you were at home.
faites comme chez vous
pay attention
Be vigilant or careful.
faites attention
get a sense of the situation
Assess the current situation.
faites le point

Related Words

do
To perform an action or act.
faire
done
The realization or completion of an action.
fait
do it
Expression used to insist on executing a task.
faites le

Slang Meanings

Do it your way.
Do it as you feel, no pressure!
Faites-le comme vous le sentez, pas de pression !
Don’t be a pain.
Don’t sweat the details, let’s go!
Faites pas chier avec les détails, on y va !