Fesait (en. Did)

/fəzɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To perform an action or accomplish something.
He was doing his homework every evening.
Il fesait ses devoirs tous les soirs.
To create or produce something.
She was making noise with her pots and pans.
Elle fesait du bruit avec ses casseroles.
To complete a task or job.
They were doing work in the garden.
Ils fesait des travaux dans le jardin.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'faire' from Latin 'facere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

what he was doing
What someone was in the process of doing.
ce qu'il fesait
it was nice weather
It was a beautiful day.
il fesait beau
what she was doing
What she was in the process of achieving.
ce qu'elle fesait

Related Words

do
To perform an action.
faire
done
The result of an action performed.
fait
doing
Present participle of the verb 'faire'.
faisant

Slang Meanings

To do something casually.
He was being lazy instead of working.
Il fesait le flemmard au lieu de travailler.
To play or pretend.
She was acting in front of her friends.
Elle fesait la comédienne devant ses amis.