Bedeutung
A warning to be cautious or pay attention.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Directness is valued. 'Fais attention' is not seen as rude. Similar usage, but often paired with 'ben' (Fais ben attention). Standard usage, very common in daily life. Used in both French and German-speaking areas with similar directness.
The 'à' rule
Always remember the 'à' after 'attention' if you are pointing to something specific.
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Bedeutung
A warning to be cautious or pay attention.
The 'à' rule
Always remember the 'à' after 'attention' if you are pointing to something specific.
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Don't use 'Fais gaffe' in a job interview!
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Complete the sentence.
____ attention à la marche !
Use the imperative 'Fais' for 'tu'.
Which is correct?
How do you tell a stranger to be careful?
Use 'vous' (Faites) for strangers.
Match the phrase with the context.
Match: 1. Fais attention à la voiture. 2. Fais attention à tes mots.
Cars are physical, words are social.
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Aufgabensammlung
3 Aufgaben____ attention à la marche !
Use the imperative 'Fais' for 'tu'.
How do you tell a stranger to be careful?
Use 'vous' (Faites) for strangers.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Cars are physical, words are social.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
2 FragenYes, it is the most versatile warning phrase.
No, it is helpful and direct.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Fais gaffe
synonymWatch out
Sois prudent
similarBe cautious
Prends garde
similarTake care
Attention !
builds onWarning!