Fîmes (en. We made)

/fim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To carry out, to accomplish something.
We did a long trip this summer.
Nous fîmes un long voyage cet été.
To implement an action or activity.
Yesterday, we did some work in the garden.
Hier, nous fîmes des travaux dans le jardin.
To participate in an activity.
They all completed a school project together.
Ils fîmes tous ensemble un projet scolaire.

Etymology

From Old French 'fere', from Latin 'facere', meaning 'to do'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

We did a heroic act.
We carried out a courageous act.
Nous fîmes un acte héroïque.
He did what he had to do.
He accomplished what he was supposed to do.
Il fît ce qu'il devait faire.

Related Words

to do
To realize or execute something.
faire
done
An event or reality.
fait
we do
First person plural of the verb 'to do' in the present.
faisons

Slang Meanings

To be successful in an endeavor.
We really nailed it with this idea!
On a fîmes un carton avec cette idée !
To do something in an exaggerated manner.
He put on an incredible show at the party.
Il a fîmes un show incroyable lors de la fête.