1.21: Faire

Faire is one of the most commonly used verbs in the language. The two main meanings of faire are “to make” and “to do”.

There are 3 general usages of the verb faire.

1. To make or to do something

☞ Je fais un gâteau. I am making a cake.

2. To indicate certain activities such as: sports, shopping, or doing chores

☞ Je fais du judo. I do judo.

☞ Je fais les courses ici. I do the grocery shopping here.

☞ Il fait la vaisselle. He does the dishes.

3. To describe the weather

☞ Il fait chaud aujourd’hui. It is hot today.

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