A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Faire une pause

Take a break

意味

To stop working or an activity for a short period.

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文化的背景

The 'pause-café' is a sacred social ritual. It's not just about caffeine; it's about connecting with colleagues away from the desk. Due to the proximity of English, 'prendre une pause' is very common and accepted, though 'faire une pause' remains the formal standard. Similar to France, but the 'pause' might be accompanied by a 'gaufre' (waffle) or a specific Belgian snack in some regions. French labor law (Code du travail) mandates a minimum 20-minute break for every 6 hours worked, often referred to as 'la pause légale'.

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The 'Une' Rule

Always remember the 'une'. 'Faire pause' sounds like you're talking to a computer or remote control.

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Spelling Trap

Don't write 'pose' unless you are a model or a photographer!

意味

To stop working or an activity for a short period.

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The 'Une' Rule

Always remember the 'une'. 'Faire pause' sounds like you're talking to a computer or remote control.

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Spelling Trap

Don't write 'pose' unless you are a model or a photographer!

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The Coffee Connection

If you want to sound native, say 'On se fait une petite pause café ?'—the 'se' makes it more inviting.

自分をテスト

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

Nous ________ une pause à 10 heures.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: faisons

The subject is 'nous', so the correct conjugation of 'faire' is 'faisons'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the most natural French sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Je fais une pause.

In Standard French, 'faire une pause' is the correct collocation.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Tu es fatigué ? B: Oui, je vais ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: faire une pause

'Pause' is feminine and spelled with 'au'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match 'On fait une pause café ?' to the best context.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: At the office

The 'pause café' is a classic office ritual.

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Faire vs Prendre

France (Standard)
Faire une pause Correct
Quebec (Common)
Prendre une pause Accepted

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb 'faire'. Fill Blank A1

Nous ________ une pause à 10 heures.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: faisons

The subject is 'nous', so the correct conjugation of 'faire' is 'faisons'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the most natural French sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Je fais une pause.

In Standard French, 'faire une pause' is the correct collocation.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Tu es fatigué ? B: Oui, je vais ________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: faire une pause

'Pause' is feminine and spelled with 'au'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Match 'On fait une pause café ?' to the best context.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: At the office

The 'pause café' is a classic office ritual.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

In France, it's better to use 'faire'. In Quebec, 'prendre' is very common.

'Pause' is the act of stopping an activity. 'Repos' is the state of resting.

You say 'la pause déjeuner'.

Yes, you can 'faire une pause' in your binge-watching.

No, but it's very informal and 'Franglais'. Avoid it in formal writing.

You say 'Je suis en pause'.

Yes, for a timeout or a rest between sets.

It's a very common (though unhealthy) informal term for a cigarette break.

Yes, if they stop a process temporarily.

関連フレーズ

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faire {la|f} grasse matinée

similar

To sleep in

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se reposer

synonym

To rest

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s'arrêter

builds on

To stop

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faire {un|m} break

specialized form

To take a break (informal)

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