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Maîtriser le Causatif : Faire faire des choses (have/get something done)

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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'have/get + object + past participle' when someone else performs a service for you or you experience an event.

  • Structure: Subject + Have/Get + Object + V3 (e.g., 'I had my car washed').
  • Use 'Have' for professional services and 'Get' for informal or difficult tasks.
  • The focus is on the result, not the person doing the work.
👤 + 🛠️ (have/get) + 📦 (object) + ✅ (past participle)

Overview

### Overview
Au niveau C2, ta maîtrise de l'anglais ne se limite plus à la simple transmission d'informations ; elle réside dans la précision pragmatique et la saisie des nuances les plus fines. La structure causative, plus précisément les formes have something done et get something done, est l'un de ces outils indispensables pour atteindre une fluidité quasi-native. Ce n'est pas seulement une alternative à la voix passive ; c'est un mécanisme sophistiqué qui permet d'attribuer la responsabilité et l'initiative d'une action à une tierce partie, souvent sans même la nommer.
En tant que francophone, tu as déjà un concept similaire avec la structure « faire + infinitif » (comme dans « je fais réparer ma voiture »), mais attention : l'anglais fonctionne différemment sur le plan syntaxique. Là où le français reste sur une forme active de l'action secondaire, l'anglais bascule vers une forme passive centrée sur l'objet. Comprendre cette structure, c'est comprendre comment les anglophones perçoivent la délégation, les services professionnels, et même les coups du sort.
Dans cette leçon, nous allons décortiquer pourquoi cette structure est le pilier de la gestion de projet, de la vie quotidienne et de l'expression des expériences subies, tout en évitant les pièges classiques de la traduction littérale du français.
### How This Grammar Works
Le cœur de la structure causative have/get something done repose sur le concept de délégation d'agence. Contrairement à la voix active, où le sujet accomplit l'action (I repaired my car), ou à la voix passive simple, où le sujet subit l'action (My car was repaired), la causative introduit un intermédiaire. Le sujet grammatical est l'initiateur ou le bénéficiaire, mais ce n'est pas lui qui met la main à la pâte.
Le pont avec le français :
En français, nous disons : « Je me fais couper les cheveux. »
Si tu traduisais littéralement, tu dirais : I make cut my hair (ce qui est faux).
En anglais, on dit : I have my hair cut.
Remarque la différence fondamentale : en français, on utilise l'infinitif (« couper »). En anglais, on utilise impérativement le participe passé (cut). Pourquoi ?
Parce que l'anglais considère que l'objet (my hair) a subi l'action. C'est une vision « résultative » : ce qui importe, c'est l'état final de l'objet après l'intervention de l'expert.
La distinction entre have et get est également cruciale au niveau C2. Have est généralement neutre et formel, se concentrant sur l'arrangement contractuel ou le service. Get, en revanche, est plus dynamique, souvent plus informel, et suggère parfois une notion d'effort, de persuasion ou de difficulté surmontée.
Si tu dis I finally got the report finished, on sent que tu as dû batailler pour y arriver. Si tu dis I had the report finished, c'est un simple constat de délégation.
### Formation Pattern
La structure est d'une régularité absolue, ce qui est une excellente nouvelle pour nous, francophones, habitués à des conjugaisons complexes. La clé est de conjuguer le verbe de base (have ou get) au temps voulu, de placer l'objet, puis de terminer par le participe passé du verbe d'action.
Structure de base :
| Sujet | Verbe Causatif (conjugué) | Objet | Participe Passé |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| I | had | my car | repaired |
| She | is getting | her house | painted |
| We | will have | the contract | signed |
Exemples selon les temps et aspects :
  • Present Simple : I have my groceries delivered every Monday. (C'est une habitude, un service régulier).
  • Present Continuous : She's getting her wisdom teeth removed right now. (L'action est en cours).
  • Present Perfect : They've had their garden landscaped. (Le résultat est visible maintenant).
  • Past Simple : We had our wedding invitations printed in Paris. (Action terminée dans le passé).
  • Future Simple : You'll have your laptop fixed by tomorrow. (Promesse ou prédiction).
  • Modaux : You should have your eyes tested. (Conseil).
Règle d'or : Peu importe le temps de have ou get, le verbe principal reste toujours au participe passé. Ne te laisse pas piéger par l'infinitif français !
### When To Use It
Maîtriser le causatif à un niveau expert, c'est savoir l'utiliser dans les quatre contextes suivants :
1. Organiser un service professionnel (Le cas le plus fréquent)
C'est l'usage standard pour tout ce que tu ne fais pas toi-même parce que tu n'as pas les compétences ou le temps. On ne mentionne l'agent (le coiffeur, le garagiste, l'expert) que s'il apporte une information cruciale.
  • I'm having my taxes done by a specialized firm this year.
  • We need to have the office cleaned before the meeting.
2. Exprimer une expérience involontaire (Souvent désagréable)
C'est ici que la structure devient intéressante. On l'utilise pour des choses qui nous arrivent, souvent des accidents ou des crimes. Le sujet n'a rien organisé du tout, il subit les conséquences.
  • He had his passport stolen while he was on the metro. (Il ne l'a pas fait voler volontairement, mais c'est son expérience).
  • They had their flight cancelled at the last minute.
  • Nuance C2 : On peut aussi utiliser get ici pour souligner le choc ou l'aspect soudain : She got her phone smashed in the crowd.
3. Souligner l'effort ou la persévérance (Spécifique à get)
Si tu as dû convaincre quelqu'un ou surmonter des obstacles pour obtenir un résultat, get est ton meilleur allié. C'est très courant dans le monde des affaires.
  • It took three months, but we finally got the permit approved. (On sent le soulagement après la bureaucratie).
  • I need to get this project finished by Friday, no matter what.
4. Donner des instructions ou des ordres (Informel)
Dans un contexte de management ou d'urgence, get something done fonctionne comme une injonction forte.
  • Get those files organized immediately!
  • Can you get this email sent before you leave? (C'est plus direct et pressant que Can you send this email?).
### Common Mistakes
En tant que professeur, je vois souvent les mêmes erreurs chez les élèves français, même les plus avancés. Elles sont presque toujours dues à l'influence de notre langue maternelle (L1 transfer).
1. L'utilisation de l'infinitif au lieu du participe passé
C'est l'erreur numéro un. En français, on dit « faire réparer » (infinitif). L'automatisme est de dire I had my car repair. C'est une erreur majeure au niveau C2.
  • ❌ I had the architect design the house. (C'est correct grammaticalement mais c'est une autre structure, l'active causative).
  • ❌ I had my house design. (Faux).
  • ✅ I had my house designed. (Correct : l'objet a été conçu).
2. La confusion entre le causatif passif et le causatif actif
C'est une nuance subtile.
  • I had my car repaired. (Causatif passif : focus sur la voiture).
  • I had the mechanic repair my car. (Causatif actif : focus sur la personne qui fait l'action).
Note bien qu'avec have + personne, on utilise la base verbale (infinitif sans to). Avec get + personne, on utilise l'infinitif avec to : I got the mechanic to repair my car.
3. L'oubli de l'objet entre le verbe et le participe
En français, le verbe « faire » et le verbe d'action se suivent souvent (« Je fais réparer ma voiture »). En anglais, ils sont toujours séparés par l'objet.
  • ❌ I had repaired my car. (C'est du Past Perfect ! Cela veut dire que tu l'as réparée toi-même avant un moment précis).
  • ✅ I had my car repaired. (Causatif : quelqu'un d'autre l'a fait).
### Contrast With Similar Patterns
Pour bien choisir ta structure, regarde ce tableau comparatif qui illustre les nuances de responsabilité et de focus :
| Structure | Focus | Exemple | Sens Nuancé |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Active Voice | L'acteur | I painted the wall. | Je l'ai fait moi-même, pinceau en main. |
| Passive Voice | L'objet | The wall was painted. | On constate que le mur est peint, peu importe par qui. |
| Causative have | L'arrangement | I had the wall painted. | J'ai payé ou demandé à un pro de le faire. |
| Causative get | Le résultat/l'effort | I got the wall painted. | J'ai enfin réussi à faire peindre ce mur. |
| Active Causative | L'exécutant | I had a pro paint the wall. | Je précise exactement qui j'ai employé. |
La différence entre have something done et have someone do something :
Utilise la première quand le résultat compte plus que l'artisan. Utilise la seconde quand tu veux souligner l'autorité que tu as exercée sur une personne spécifique.
### Quick FAQ
1. Est-ce que je peux utiliser have something done pour des choses positives qui m'arrivent par chance ?
En général, non. On l'utilise pour des services organisés ou des malheurs subis. Pour la chance pure, on utilisera plutôt une structure active ou passive classique.
Cependant, on peut dire I had my proposal accepted, ce qui implique que tu as soumis quelque chose et que tu as reçu un résultat positif en retour.
2. Get est-il vraiment trop familier pour un rapport professionnel ?
Non, pas « trop » familier, mais il est plus oral. Dans un rapport écrit très formel, préfère have. Par exemple, écris The company had the audit conducted by an external firm plutôt que got the audit conducted.
Get suggère une action en cours de réalisation, ce qui est parfait pour les e-mails internes ou les réunions.
3. Pourquoi dit-on I had my hair cut et pas I had my hair cutted ?
Attention aux verbes irréguliers ! Cut est invariable (cut, cut, cut). Le participe passé de cut est cut. C'est un piège classique. Assure-toi de bien maîtriser tes participes passés (written, taken, broken, shorn, etc.) pour que cette structure fonctionne.
4. Puis-je utiliser cette structure pour parler de mon propre corps ?
Absolument, et c'est très courant. I'm having my hair dyed, She's getting a tattoo done, He had his tonsils removed. En anglais, on évite de dire I cut my hair sauf si on a vraiment pris les ciseaux soi-même devant le miroir !

Conjugating 'Have something done'

Tense Structure Example
Present Simple
have + obj + V3
I have my car serviced every year.
Present Continuous
am/is/are having + obj + V3
I am having my hair cut right now.
Past Simple
had + obj + V3
I had my phone repaired yesterday.
Past Continuous
was/were having + obj + V3
I was having my house painted when it rained.
Present Perfect
have/has had + obj + V3
I have just had my eyes tested.
Future (Will)
will have + obj + V3
I will have the package delivered tomorrow.
Modals
should/must have + obj + V3
You should have your teeth checked.

Contractions with 'Have'

Full Form Contraction Example
I have had
I've had
I've had my hair cut.
She has had
She's had
She's had her car fixed.
I am having
I'm having
I'm having a suit made.

Meanings

A structure used to describe a situation where we arrange for someone else to do something for us, or when something (usually negative) happens to us.

1

Professional Services

Arranging for a professional or third party to perform a task.

“She had her taxes done by an accountant.”

“We are getting the house painted next week.”

2

Experiences (Often Negative)

Describing something that happens to someone, often an accident or misfortune.

“He had his phone stolen on the subway.”

“They had their flight cancelled at the last minute.”

3

Management/Instruction

Giving orders or ensuring a task is completed in a professional environment.

“The CEO had the report revised three times.”

“I'll get that fixed for you immediately.”

Reference Table

Reference table for Maîtriser le Causatif : Faire faire des choses (have/get something done)
Structure Signification Formalité Exemple
Subject + have + Object + Past Participle
Organisation d'un service
Plutôt formel
"I had my windows cleaned."
Subject + get + Object + Past Participle
Effort ou persuasion
Informel
"I got the report written."
Subject + have + Agent + Base Verb
Demander à quelqu'un de faire
Neutre
"I had the assistant type the letter."
Subject + get + Agent + To + Base Verb
Convaincre quelqu'un
Informel
"I got him to fix my computer."
Active Voice
Le sujet fait l'action
Neutre
"I cleaned my windows."
Passive Voice
L'action est subie par le sujet
Neutre
"My windows were cleaned."

Spectre de formalité

Formel
I intend to have the vehicle's engine serviced.

I intend to have the vehicle's engine serviced. (Automotive maintenance)

Neutre
I'm having my car serviced tomorrow.

I'm having my car serviced tomorrow. (Automotive maintenance)

Informel
I'm getting my car fixed.

I'm getting my car fixed. (Automotive maintenance)

Argot
Gotta get the whip sorted.

Gotta get the whip sorted. (Automotive maintenance)

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Exemples par niveau

1

I have my hair cut every month.

I have my hair cut every month.

2

She had her car washed.

She had her car washed.

3

Do you have your pizza delivered?

Do you have your pizza delivered?

4

I get my nails done on Fridays.

I get my nails done on Fridays.

1

I need to have my computer repaired.

I need to have my computer repaired.

2

We are getting our house painted.

We are getting our house painted.

3

He didn't have his suit cleaned for the wedding.

He didn't have his suit cleaned for the wedding.

4

Are you going to have your photo taken?

Are you going to have your photo taken?

1

I've just had my wisdom teeth removed.

I've just had my wisdom teeth removed.

2

You should have your brakes checked before the long drive.

You should have your brakes checked before the long drive.

3

She's getting her dress shortened for the party.

She's getting her dress shortened for the party.

4

We had our luggage searched at the airport.

We had our luggage searched at the airport.

1

The company is having its headquarters relocated to London.

The company is having its headquarters relocated to London.

2

I finally got the landlord to have the leak fixed.

I finally got the landlord to have the leak fixed.

3

He had his license suspended for speeding.

He had his license suspended for speeding.

4

They had their house broken into while they were away.

They had their house broken into while they were away.

1

The minister had his speech vetted by the legal team.

The minister had his speech vetted by the legal team.

2

I won't have my integrity questioned by someone like you.

I won't have my integrity questioned by someone like you.

3

She had her research published in a prestigious journal.

She had her research published in a prestigious journal.

4

We had the suspect's movements monitored for three weeks.

We had the suspect's movements monitored for three weeks.

1

The monarch had the cathedral commissioned to celebrate the victory.

The monarch had the cathedral commissioned to celebrate the victory.

2

He had his world view fundamentally altered by that experience.

He had his world view fundamentally altered by that experience.

3

The CEO had the dissenting voices silenced through strategic buyouts.

The CEO had the dissenting voices silenced through strategic buyouts.

4

She had her legacy tarnished by the scandal that followed.

She had her legacy tarnished by the scandal that followed.

Facile à confondre

Mastering the Causative: Getting Things Done (have/get something done) vs Past Perfect vs. Causative

Learners confuse 'I had fixed the car' (Past Perfect) with 'I had the car fixed' (Causative).

Mastering the Causative: Getting Things Done (have/get something done) vs Active Causative vs. Passive Causative

Using 'have someone do' vs 'have something done'.

Mastering the Causative: Getting Things Done (have/get something done) vs Passive Voice vs. Causative

Thinking 'The car was fixed' is the same as 'I had the car fixed'.

Erreurs courantes

✗

I cut my hair.

✓

I had my hair cut.

Unless you used the scissors yourself, you must use the causative.
✗

I had wash my car.

✓

I had my car washed.

You need the past participle (V3) and the object in the middle.
✗

I had fixed my car.

✓

I had my car fixed.

The first sentence is Past Perfect (you did it). The second is causative (someone else did it).
✗

I am having cut my hair.

✓

I am having my hair cut.

The object must split the verbs.
✗

I got my car fix.

✓

I got my car fixed.

Even with 'get', you must use the past participle.
✗

Did you had your eyes tested?

✓

Did you have your eyes tested?

After 'did', use the base form 'have'.
✗

I have my house paint.

✓

I am having my house painted.

Use the continuous tense for actions happening now.
✗

I had my wallet steal.

✓

I had my wallet stolen.

For misfortunes, the past participle is still required.
✗

I'll have done it by someone.

✓

I'll have it done by someone.

The object 'it' must come before 'done'.
✗

I had the mechanic fixed my car.

✓

I had the mechanic fix my car.

If you mention the person, use the base form (Active Causative).
✗

He had his license been suspended.

✓

He had his license suspended.

Do not use 'been' in the causative passive.
✗

I had my hair cutting.

✓

I had my hair cut.

Using the -ing form implies the hair was doing the cutting.
✗

I got my homework done by my brother.

✓

I had my homework done by my brother.

While 'get' is okay, 'have' is more natural for simple delegation.
✗

The king had built the castle.

✓

The king had the castle built.

The first implies the king was the mason.

Structures de phrases

I need to have my ___ ___.

She is getting her ___ ___ next week.

He had his ___ ___ while he was on vacation.

The government had the ___ ___ to ensure public safety.

Real World Usage

Hair Salon very common

I'm here to have my hair dyed.

Mechanic Shop very common

I need to have my oil changed and the tires rotated.

Job Interview occasional

In my last role, I had the quarterly reports audited by an external firm.

Social Media common

Just had my teeth whitened! What do you think?

Travel/Airport common

We had our visas checked three times before boarding.

Legal/Police occasional

He had his statement recorded by the officer.

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💡

Le participe passé est ton meilleur ami

N'oublie jamais que le verbe d'action doit être au participe passé (done, repaired, cut). C'est là que tout se joue :
I had my laptop repaired.
⚠️

Ne mélange pas les pinceaux

Attention à ne pas confondre avec la structure où on mentionne l'agent. Si tu dis
I had the assistant type the letter.
, c'est différent de
I had the letter typed.
🎯

Utilise 'Get' pour l'effort

Si tu veux souligner que t'en as bavé pour obtenir un résultat ou convaincre quelqu'un, 'get' est parfait :
I finally got the car started.
🌍

Incontournable dans l'économie de services

Aujourd'hui, on fait tout faire, de la livraison de sushis au support tech. Tu vas l'entendre partout :
We get our groceries delivered.
💡

Le temps est flexible

Tu peux conjuguer 'have' ou 'get' à n'importe quel temps selon le contexte :
They are having their house painted.

Smart Tips

Always use 'have something done' unless you actually did the work yourself.

I cut my hair yesterday. → I had my hair cut yesterday.

Use 'have' instead of 'get' to maintain a formal tone.

I'll get the report finished by the team. → I'll have the report finished by the team.

Use 'had my [object] [V3]' to show it was something that happened to you.

Someone stole my bike. → I had my bike stolen.

Check if the object is in the middle. If it is, it's likely a causative.

I had repaired the laptop. → I had the laptop repaired.

Prononciation

I've /aɪv/ had my hair cut.

Weak form of 'have'

In the causative, 'have' is often unstressed and sounds like /əv/ or /v/.

I had my car WASHED.

Stress on the Participle

The primary stress usually falls on the past participle at the end of the phrase.

Rising-Falling

Are you having your house ↗PAINTED? ↘

Standard inquiry about a service.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

H.O.P. into the causative: Have + Object + Past-participle.

Association visuelle

Imagine yourself sitting in a cafe chair with a coffee while a team of workers paints your house in the background. You are 'having it done' while you relax.

Rhyme

If you didn't do the chore, have it done and do no more!

Story

John was too busy to fix his life. He had his car repaired, had his grass cut, and had his meals delivered. He didn't lift a finger, but everything got done.

Word Web

ServiceArrangementOutsourceResultProfessionalMisfortune

Défi

Look around your room. Identify three things that were done by someone else (e.g., the walls painted, the carpet laid) and say them aloud using 'have something done'.

Notes culturelles

British speakers use 'have something done' very frequently for even minor services, reflecting a cultural tendency toward formalizing transactions.

American speakers are more likely to use 'get something done' in casual conversation, emphasizing the action and result.

In corporate settings, 'having something done' is a way to show management without sounding aggressive.

The causative use of 'have' dates back to Middle English, evolving from the sense of 'possessing' a completed state.

Amorces de conversation

“

When was the last time you had your hair cut?

“

Have you ever had your phone stolen?

“

If you could have your house redesigned by anyone, who would it be?

“

In your country, how often do people have their cars serviced?

Sujets d'écriture

Describe a time you had something repaired. What was it, and who did you have fix it?
Write about a travel nightmare where you had something go wrong (e.g., flight cancelled, luggage lost).
Discuss the pros and cons of having everything delivered to your house versus going out to shop.
Argue for or against the idea that having one's reputation managed by PR firms is essential for modern celebrities.

Erreurs courantes

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

Incorrect

Correct

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Test Yourself

Choisis la bonne forme pour compléter la phrase.

I need to `have my car ___` before the road trip.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: serviced
La structure causative 'have something done' exige le participe passé 'serviced' après l'objet 'my car'.
Trouve et corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She got her photo took by a professional photographer.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She got her photo taken by a professional photographer.
Le participe passé de 'take' est 'taken'. Le causatif 'get something done' en a absolument besoin.
Tape la phrase correcte en anglais en utilisant le causatif. Traduction

Traduis : 'Je dois me faire couper les cheveux.'

Answer starts with: ["I...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I need to have my hair cut."]
L'idée de déléguer un service est parfaitement rendue par 'have my hair cut'.
Remets les mots dans l'ordre pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They're having their house painted next month
L'ordre suit la structure Sujet + have + Objet + Participe Passé au présent continu.

Score: /4

Exercices pratiques

8 exercises
Fill in the blanks using the causative form of the verb in parentheses.

I need to ___ my watch ___ (repair).

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: have / repaired
The structure is have + object + V3.
Choose the correct sentence. Choix multiple

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I had my hair cut yesterday.
'Cut' is an irregular verb; its V3 form is 'cut'.
Find the error in the sentence. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

She is having painted her house this week.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: having painted
The object 'her house' must come between 'having' and 'painted'.
Rewrite the sentence using the causative 'have'. Sentence Transformation

The mechanic fixed my car.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I had my car fixed.
The causative shows you arranged for the mechanic to do it.
Complete the dialogue. Dialogue Completion

A: Your car looks great! B: Thanks! I ___ yesterday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: had it washed
Standard causative for a completed service.
Which of these is a 'misfortune' causative? Grammar Sorting

Identify the misfortune.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I had my bike stolen.
The subject did not arrange for the bike to be stolen.
Match the service to the causative sentence. Match Pairs

Dentist / Optician / Tailor

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Have teeth checked / Have eyes tested / Have suit made
Matching the professional to the service.
Put the words in the correct order. Sentence Building

tested / had / my / I / eyes / just

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I have just had my eyes tested.
Present perfect causative structure.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

11 exercises
Complète avec le bon participe passé. Texte trous

He's going to `get his teeth ___` by a specialist.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: cleaned
Identifie et corrige l'erreur. Error Correction

We had the new software installing yesterday.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We had the new software installed yesterday.
Quelle phrase utilise correctement le causatif ? Choix multiple

Choisis la phrase correcte :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She needs to get her visa renewed.
Traduis en utilisant 'have something done'. Traduction

Traduis : 'Elle a fait réparer son toit après la tempête.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["She had her roof repaired after the storm."]
Réorganise les mots pour former une phrase cohérente. Sentence Reorder

Remets les mots dans l'ordre :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: She had her computer stolen yesterday
Relie les éléments pour former des phrases causatives. Match Pairs

Associe les débuts et les fins de phrases :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Choisis le mot le plus approprié. Texte trous

The company decided to `get its new logo ___` by a design agency.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: designed
Corrige l'erreur dans la phrase. Error Correction

My phone screen was cracked, so I had it fixing.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: My phone screen was cracked, so I had it fixed.
Sélectionne la phrase qui emploie correctement le causatif. Choix multiple

Quelle phrase est correcte ?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: You should have your blood pressure checked regularly.
Traduis en insistant sur l'effort avec 'get something done'. Traduction

Traduis : 'J'ai réussi à me faire livrer le colis à temps.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I got the package delivered on time."]
Désordonne les mots pour former une phrase correcte. Sentence Reorder

Remets les mots dans l'ordre :

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We will have the report delivered by Friday

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FAQ (8)

Yes, `get` is very common in spoken English. It's slightly more informal and often implies that the task was difficult to arrange.

The first is causative (someone else did it). The second is Past Perfect (you did it yourself before another past event).

Usually, but not always. It can be a misfortune (e.g., `I had my window broken`) or a favor.

Absolutely. `I will have my house painted next year` is perfectly correct.

Because `cut` is an irregular verb. The past participle (V3) of cut is `cut`.

Yes, you can add `by [person]` at the end, e.g., `I had my hair cut by a famous stylist`.

Yes, it is very common in informal English.

No, `make` follows a different pattern: `make someone do something`. It is not used in the passive causative structure.

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In Other Languages

Spanish moderate

Mandar a + infinitive / Hacerse

Spanish uses the reflexive or 'mandar', while English uses 'have' + past participle.

French moderate

Faire + infinitive

English uses the past participle, whereas French uses the infinitive.

German partial

Lassen + infinitive

German uses 'lassen' which can also mean 'to let', leading to potential confusion for learners.

Japanese low

Causative-Passive (-sareru)

Japanese is synthetic (verb endings), while English is analytic (word order and auxiliary verbs).

Arabic low

Form II or IV verbs

Arabic uses morphology (changing the word), while English uses a syntax-based structure.

Chinese partial

叫 (jiào) / 让 (ràng)

Chinese usually requires the agent (the person doing the work) to be mentioned, unlike the English passive causative.

Learning Path

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