Faut (en. Must)
/fo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
verb
Indicate a necessity or obligation.
You must study to succeed.
Il faut étudier pour réussir.
Express a necessary condition.
You need to be there on time.
Il faut que tu sois là à l'heure.
Suggest what is required or expected.
For this project, it is necessary to provide documents.
Pour ce projet, il faut fournir des documents.
Etymology
From the verb 'falloir', derived from Latin 'fallere' meaning 'to be necessary'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
It must be done.
It must be accomplished.
Il faut le faire.
We need to see.
It is necessary to understand or to observe.
Il faut voir.
It has to change.
A change is necessary.
Il faut que ça change.
Related Words
falloir
Verb that expresses a necessity or an obligation.
falloir
necessary
That which is indispensable or essential.
nécessaire
devoir
Moral or legal obligation.
devoir
Slang Meanings
It's mandatory.
It needs to be done, otherwise it won't work.
Faut le faire, sinon ça va pas le faire.
It's essential.
You have to go to the party, it's so cool!
Faut que t'ailles à la fête, c'est trop cool !