Fasse (en. Do)

/fas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Expresses a condition or a wish.
I need to do my homework.
Il faut que je fasse mes devoirs.
Used to indicate a desire or a hypothesis.
She wishes that the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Elle souhaite qu'il fasse beau demain.
To evoke an uncertain forthcoming action.
If I make a mistake, let him pay attention.
Si je fais une erreur, qu'il fasse attention.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Whatever he does
Indicates that no matter what is done, the situation remains the same.
Quoi qu'il en fasse
Do as you please
Encourages someone to act according to their desire.
Faites ce qu'il vous plaît

Related Words

to do
To act, to accomplish something.
faire
done
The result of an action.
fait

Slang Meanings

To act casually.
He's acting cool, as if he doesn't care.
Il fait le cool, comme s'il en avait rien à faire.
To be in the process of doing something without caring about others.
Leave him, he's doing his thing.
Laisse-le, il fait son truc.