A2 Collocation ニュートラル

faire le lit

to make the bed

意味

To arrange bedclothes neatly.

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文化的背景

The 'bordage au carré' (hospital corners) is a point of pride in traditional French households and the military, showing discipline and care. In Quebec, as in France, 'faire le lit' is standard, but you might also hear 'placer le lit' in some informal regional contexts. In many West African countries, 'faire le lit' is often the first task of the day, sometimes involving shaking out the sheets to check for insects in rural areas. French hotel standards are world-renowned. 'Faire le lit' in a 5-star hotel involves specific layering of 'l'alèse' (mattress protector), 'le drap housse', and 'la couette'.

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Morning Win

In France, 'faire le lit' is often cited as the first task to complete to have a productive day.

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Silent T

Never pronounce the 't' in 'lit'. It's always /li/.

意味

To arrange bedclothes neatly.

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Morning Win

In France, 'faire le lit' is often cited as the first task to complete to have a productive day.

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Silent T

Never pronounce the 't' in 'lit'. It's always /li/.

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Reflexive Use

Use 'faire son lit' when talking about your own personal habit to sound more natural.

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The Duvet Factor

Most French people use duvets (couettes). To 'faire le lit', you just need to shake the duvet!

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'faire'.

Tous les matins, nous ________ le lit ensemble.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: faisons

The subject is 'nous', so the correct present tense form is 'faisons'.

Which sentence is correct for a daily chore?

Choose the right option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Je fais le lit.

'Faire le lit' is the standard collocation for tidying bedclothes.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.

Maman: 'Lucas, ta chambre est en désordre !' Lucas: 'D'accord, je vais ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: faire le lit

In the context of a messy bedroom, 'faire le lit' is the most logical action.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You are a hotel receptionist telling a guest about the room service.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Le personnel va faire le lit à 10h.

Hotel staff 'font les lits' as part of their service.

🎉 スコア: /4

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Faire vs. Fabriquer

Faire le lit
Tidying sheets Ranger les draps
Fabriquer le lit
Building furniture Construire le meuble

Types de lits

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Maison

  • le lit simple
  • le lit double
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Hôtel

  • le lit king-size
  • le lit d'appoint

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'faire'. Fill Blank A2

Tous les matins, nous ________ le lit ensemble.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: faisons

The subject is 'nous', so the correct present tense form is 'faisons'.

Which sentence is correct for a daily chore? Choose A1

Choose the right option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Je fais le lit.

'Faire le lit' is the standard collocation for tidying bedclothes.

Fill in the missing line in the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Maman: 'Lucas, ta chambre est en désordre !' Lucas: 'D'accord, je vais ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: faire le lit

In the context of a messy bedroom, 'faire le lit' is the most logical action.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You are a hotel receptionist telling a guest about the room service.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Le personnel va faire le lit à 10h.

Hotel staff 'font les lits' as part of their service.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

14 問

'Faire le lit' is general (the bed), while 'faire son lit' is personal (one's bed). Both are common.

Yes, but it usually implies getting a bed ready for a guest (putting on sheets for the first time).

You say 'un lit défait'.

No, use 'fabriquer' or 'monter' for that.

It's a proverb meaning you must live with the consequences of your actions.

It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional hotel setting.

J'ai fait, tu as fait, il a fait, etc.

Less and less. Most use a 'couette' (duvet) which makes 'faire le lit' much easier.

It means making the bed with perfect, folded corners, like in the military.

Yes, it's very natural when talking about your own routine.

It is masculine: {le|m} lit.

'Défaire le lit' (to unmake it) or 'laisser le lit en désordre' (to leave it messy).

No, it is silent.

Usually, we say 'préparer le panier' for a dog or cat.

関連フレーズ

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border le lit

specialized form

To tuck in the sheets

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défaire le lit

contrast

To unmake the bed

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changer les draps

similar

To change the sheets

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faire son lit

synonym

To make one's bed

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un lit au carré

specialized form

A bed with hospital corners

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