Faites-vous (en. Do you do)

/fɛt vu/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Expresses a question to ask someone what they are doing or wish to do.
Are you doing something tonight?
Faites-vous quelque chose ce soir ?
Used to inquire about someone's state or condition.
Do you always pay attention to your health?
Faites-vous toujours attention à votre santé ?
Used to know if an action is being done by another person.
Are you making progress on your project?
Faites-vous des progrès dans votre projet ?

Etymology

Composed form of 'faites' (verb to do) and 'vous' (personal pronoun of the second person plural).

Common Phrases and Expressions

Treat yourself
Encouragement to take time for oneself or to do something nice for oneself.
Faites-vous plaisir
Get an idea
Request to form a judgment or opinion.
Faites-vous une idée
Form an opinion
Encouragement to express or articulate an opinion.
Faites-vous un avis

Related Words

fact
Action or event that has occurred.
fait
to do
To create or accomplish something.
faire
you
Personal pronoun referring to the second person plural.
vous

Slang Meanings

Common in informal contexts to ask what someone is doing.
Hey, are you doing something special this weekend?
Hey, faites-vous quelque chose de spécial ce week-end ?
Used to invite someone to participate in an activity.
Are you coming to the movies with us?
Faites-vous un tour au cinéma avec nous ?