The Verb Faire: To Do & To Make
faire allows you to describe almost any daily activity, hobby, or weather condition.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
The verb 'faire' means both 'to do' and 'to make' and is essential for daily French communication.
- Use 'faire' for activities: 'Je fais du sport' (I do sports).
- Use 'faire' for creation: 'Je fais un gâteau' (I make a cake).
- It is irregular, so you must memorize the conjugation: fais, fais, fait, faisons, faites, font.
Overview
The verb faire in French is exceptionally versatile, translating fundamentally as both "to do" and "to make" in English. At an A1 level, mastering faire is crucial because it acts as a linguistic foundation for expressing a vast array of actions, activities, and states. French often relies on faire in contexts where English uses more specific verbs, making it an indispensable tool for daily communication.
Understanding its common uses will unlock your ability to describe chores, hobbies, weather conditions, and much more.
Unlike many verbs you will encounter, faire is highly irregular, meaning its conjugation patterns do not follow predictable rules. This necessitates memorizing its forms for each pronoun. However, this initial effort is highly rewarding, as faire is consistently ranked among the five most frequently used verbs in the French language.
Its widespread application reflects a conceptual difference in how French speakers articulate actions, often preferring faire with a noun (e.g., faire du sport) over a direct, specific verb.
Conjugation Table
| Subject Pronoun | Verb Form | Pronunciation (approx.) | Translation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ----------------- | ----------- | ------------------------- | ------------- | ||
| Je (I) | fais |
/fɛ/ (feh) | I do/make | ||
| Tu (You, informal) | fais |
/fɛ/ (feh) | You do/make | ||
| Il/Elle/On (He/She/One) | fait |
/fɛ/ (feh) | He/She/One does/makes | ||
| Nous (We) | faisons |
/fə.zɔ̃/ (fuh-zohn) | We do/make | ||
| Vous (You, formal/plural) | faites |
/fɛt/ (fet) | You do/make | ||
| Ils/Elles (They) | font |
/fɔ̃/ (fohn) | They do/make |
How This Grammar Works
faire describes actions happening currently, habitual activities, or general truths. Its irregularity stems from its Latin origins, evolving differently from regular verbs. Understanding how these forms function is key to correct usage.je, tu, il/elle/on) simplifies initial production, but the distinct plural forms require careful attention.Je fais mes devoirs (I do my homework), Tu fais du sport (You do sports), Elle fait la cuisine (She cooks). Despite different spellings for fais and fait, their pronunciation is identical. This is a common feature in French, where written forms often carry historical spellings that diverge from modern spoken sounds.s in fais, the t in fait) are remnants of older grammatical structures.nous faisons, vous faites, and ils/elles font introduce unique phonetic and orthographic challenges. The nous faisons form illustrates a vowel reduction where the ai is not pronounced as /ɛ/ but rather as a schwa /ə/, making it a source of frequent errors for learners. The vous faites form's -es ending breaks the expectation of a regular -ez for vous forms, underscoring its unique nature.ils/elles font adopts a distinct nasal vowel, echoing irregularities found in other high-frequency verbs like être (to be) or avoir (to have). These variations highlight that faire is a core verb with deeply embedded, non-standard patterns in French phonology and morphology.Formation Pattern
faire generally follows a straightforward pattern: Subject + Conjugated faire + Noun/Activity. The noun or activity often requires an article (definite, indefinite, or partitive) to complete the meaning. The choice of article is crucial and depends on whether you are doing a specific thing, the specific thing, or some of something.
Je, Tu, Il, Nous, Vous, Ils).
faire Conjugation: Match the subject to its appropriate irregular form from the table above (e.g., Je fais, Nous faisons).
du, de la, de l', des) when referring to an unspecified quantity or an activity, or a definite article (le, la, l', les) for general concepts or specific items.
faire + du + masculine noun | Il fait du vélo. | He cycles (He does some biking). |
faire + de la + feminine noun | Nous faisons de la natation. | We swim (We do some swimming). |
faire + de l' + vowel noun | Vous faites de l'exercice. | You exercise (You do some exercise).|
faire + des + plural noun | Elles font des gâteaux. | They make cakes (They make some cakes).|
faire + definite article + noun | Je fais le ménage. | I do the housework. |
faire often combines with a partitive article (du, de la, de l', des) to express engaging in an activity or consuming an unspecified amount of something. For chores or specific tasks, a definite article is common. Always ensure the article agrees in gender and number with the noun it precedes.
When To Use It
faire extends across numerous contexts in French, often replacing multiple English verbs. Its flexibility is a hallmark of the French language's economy of expression.Faire is used for a broad range of actions, especially those involving physical or mental effort. This is perhaps its most fundamental use.faire du sport(to do sports/to exercise):Je fais du tennis chaque semaine.(I play tennis every week.)faire les devoirs(to do homework):Tu fais tes devoirs maintenant ?(Are you doing your homework now?)faire le ménage(to do the housework):Il faut faire le ménage avant l'arrivée des invités.(We must do the housework before the guests arrive.)
faire is the go-to verb.faire un gâteau(to make a cake):Nous faisons un gâteau pour l'anniversaire.(We are making a cake for the birthday.)faire une photo(to take a photo):Elle fait de belles photos de paysages.(She takes beautiful landscape photos.)faire du bruit(to make noise):Arrêtez de faire du bruit !(Stop making noise!)
il fait (literally, "it makes"), followed by an adjective or noun. This contrasts with English, which uses "it is."Il fait beau.(It is nice weather/It is beautiful.)Il fait chaud.(It is hot.)Il fait froid.(It is cold.)Il fait du vent.(It is windy.)
faire.faire la vaisselle(to do the dishes):Je fais la vaisselle après le dîner.(I do the dishes after dinner.)faire le lit(to make the bed):N'oublie pas de faire ton lit.(Don't forget to make your bed.)faire les courses(to do the grocery shopping):Nous devons faire les courses ce matin.(We must do the grocery shopping this morning.)
faire is used, often with a partitive article.faire de la randonnée(to go hiking):Vous faites de la randonnée en montagne ?(Do you go hiking in the mountains?)faire du yoga(to do yoga):Elles font du yoga trois fois par semaine.(They do yoga three times a week.)faire de la musique(to make music/to play an instrument generally):Il aime faire de la musique le soir.(He likes to make music in the evening.)
Faire appears in common expressions related to social gatherings.faire la fête(to party):Nous faisons la fête ce samedi.(We are partying this Saturday.)faire une promenade(to go for a walk):Allons faire une promenade au parc.(Let's go for a walk in the park.)
faire des études(to study/pursue studies):Je fais des études de droit.(I am studying law.)faire un stage(to do an internship):Elle fait un stage cet été.(She is doing an internship this summer.)
faire.faire attention(to pay attention):Fais attention en traversant la rue !(Pay attention when crossing the street!)faire plaisir(to please):Ça me fait plaisir de te voir.(It pleases me to see you.)faire la queue(to queue/wait in line):Nous faisons la queue pour acheter les billets.(We are queuing to buy tickets.)
When Not To Use It
faire would be incorrect or unnatural. Recognizing these boundaries is as important as understanding its common uses, especially at an A1 level.faire de la musique means to make music generally, to specify playing a particular instrument, the verb jouer (to play) is used, followed by de + definite article.- Incorrect:
Je fais du piano. - Correct:
Je joue du piano.(I play the piano.) - Incorrect:
Elle fait de la guitare. - Correct:
Elle joue de la guitare.(She plays the guitar.)
il fait is correct. However, for describing the state of an object or person (e.g., being hot, cold, or hungry), faire is inappropriate. The verb être (to be) is typically used for inherent states, and specific verbs like avoir (to have) are used for sensations.- Incorrect:
Le café fait chaud.(Meaning: The coffee is hot.) - Correct:
Le café est chaud. - Incorrect:
J'ai fait faim.(Meaning: I am hungry.) - Correct:
J'ai faim.(Literally: I have hunger.)
faire can mean "to make" a cake or a drawing, for industrial manufacturing, intricate craftsmanship, or constructing large structures, more specific verbs are preferred. The verb fabriquer (to manufacture, to produce) is often used in these cases.L'usine fabrique des voitures.(The factory manufactures cars.)L'artisan fabrique des meubles en bois.(The artisan makes wooden furniture.)
Faire is generally reserved for more common, everyday acts of creation, not for complex production processes.rendre (to make, to render) is usually more appropriate, especially when followed by an adjective.Cela me rend heureux.(That makes me happy.)Le travail la rend fatiguée.(The work makes her tired.)
faire can sometimes convey a causative effect (e.g., faire rire - to make laugh), rendre is more common for affecting emotional or physical states.Common Mistakes
faire, largely due to its irregularity and the influence of English grammar. Being aware of these pitfalls can significantly accelerate your learning.- 1The
Vous faisezTrap: This is arguably the most common error. Learners, seeing the-ezending in many regular -er verbs for thevousform, incorrectly apply it tofaire.
- Incorrect:
Vous faisez ?(You do/make?) - Correct:
Vous faites ? - Why it's wrong:
Faireis an irregular verb, and itsvousform isfaites, notfaisez. There is no logical pattern to deduce this; it must be memorized.
- 1Omitting Partitive Articles (
du,de la,de l',des): Whenfaireis used to describe engaging in an activity or consuming an unspecified quantity, a partitive article is almost always required.
- Incorrect:
Je fais sport.(I do sport.) - Correct:
Je fais du sport. - Incorrect:
Nous faisons natation.(We do swimming.) - Correct:
Nous faisons de la natation. - Why it's wrong: French grammar requires these articles to indicate "some" or "of the" before nouns representing activities or quantities. Omitting them sounds ungrammatical and incomplete.
- 1Confusion with
jouerfor Instruments: As discussed in "When Not To Use It,"faireis not used for playing specific musical instruments.
- Incorrect:
Il fait de la flûte.(He plays the flute.) - Correct:
Il joue de la flûte. - Why it's wrong:
Jouer deis the specific idiom for playing an instrument.
- 1Mispronunciation of
Nous faisons: Theaiinfaisonsdoes not follow the typical/ɛ/(like 'ay' in 'say') pronunciation. Many learners misread this.
- Common Mispronunciation: /fɛ.zɔ̃/ ('fay-zohn')
- Correct Pronunciation: /fə.zɔ̃/ ('fuh-zohn')
- Why it's wrong: The
aihere undergoes a vowel reduction to a schwa, a unique characteristic of this specific irregular form.
- 1Incorrect
Ils/EllesForm: Another common conjugation error isils faisentinstead ofils font.
- Incorrect:
Ils faisent leurs valises.(They pack their bags.) - Correct:
Ils font leurs valises. - Why it's wrong: Similar to
vous faites, theils/elles fontform is simply irregular and must be memorized.
Memory Trick
Memorizing irregular verbs can be challenging. Here's a structured mnemonic to help you recall the present tense conjugations of faire:
The 'Faire' Flow:
- Singulars (The "Fais-Family" - all sound the same!):
- Je fais (fɛ)
- Tu fais (fɛ)
- Il/Elle/On fait (fɛ)
- Trick: Think of them as the "Fais-Family" who all sound identical, like a family resemblance, even if their last letters are different (s, s, t). The s and t are silent, simplifying the sound.
- Plurals (The "F-O-N-T Challenges"):
- Nous faisons (fə.zɔ̃)
- Trick: For nous faisons, imagine a Nice Ostrich Nodding with a "fuh-zohn" sound. The ai is a rebel and doesn't sound like 'ay'. Also, remember the Z for liaison: nous‿faisons (we z-do).
- Vous faites (fɛt)
- Trick: For vous faites, it's the Very Odd Unique Surprise. It faites a surprise by not ending in -ez! The s is silent.
- Ils/Elles font (fɔ̃)
- Trick: For ils/elles font, think of them as the Interesting Loud Singers who font a strong, nasal 'o' sound. The t is silent.
By associating each pronoun with a specific characteristic or sound, you can create mental anchors for each irregular form. Practice saying them aloud to internalize the correct pronunciations, especially the tricky plural forms.
Real Conversations
Faire is omnipresent in authentic French communication, from casual exchanges to more formal settings. These examples illustrate its natural usage.
1. Casual Chat (Text Message):
A: Salut, tu fais quoi ce soir ? (Hi, what are you doing tonight?)
B: Je fais la cuisine avec ma sœur, on fait des crêpes ! (I'm cooking with my sister, we're making crêpes!)
A: Ah super ! J'espère que vous faites de bonnes crêpes. (Oh, great! I hope you make good crêpes.)
2. Planning an Activity:
A: Qu'est-ce que vous faites ce week-end ? (What are you doing this weekend?)
B: Nous faisons du vélo si le temps fait beau. (We're cycling if the weather is nice.)
A: Et si il fait mauvais ? (And if the weather is bad?)
B: Alors on fera des jeux de société. (Then we'll play board games.)
3. Daily Chores:
A: Tu as fait le lit ? (Did you make the bed?)
B: Non, je vais le faire tout de suite. Et toi, tu as fait la vaisselle ? (No, I'm going to do it right away. And you, did you do the dishes?)
A: Oui, je l'ai faite après le petit-déjeuner. (Yes, I did them after breakfast.)
4. At Work/School:
A: Qu'est-ce que tu fais comme études ? (What are you studying?)
B: Je fais des études de médecine. C'est beaucoup de travail. (I'm studying medicine. It's a lot of work.)
A: Oui, ça ne fait aucun doute. (Yes, there's no doubt about it.)
These examples demonstrate faire in questions, statements, and even implied contexts (il faut faire - it is necessary to do). Notice the use of various articles and prepositions that accompany faire, adapting to the specific noun or activity being discussed. This reflects its adaptable nature in everyday dialogue.
Contrast With Similar Patterns
faire is enhanced by differentiating it from other verbs that might seem similar but carry distinct nuances. This comparative approach helps clarify when faire is truly the appropriate choice.Faire vs. Jouer (To play)Faire: Used for general sports and activities, especially those without a ball or where the focus is on the activity itself rather than competitive play. Often combined with partitive articles (du,de la,de l',des).faire du sport(to do sports/exercise)faire du ski(to ski)faire de la danse(to dance)Jouer: Used for ball sports and team games (withau,à la,à l',aux) and for playing musical instruments (withdu,de la,de l',des).jouer au football(to play soccer)jouer aux cartes(to play cards)jouer du violon(to play the violin)- Key difference: Think of
joueras implying interaction with a specific item (ball, instrument, game board), whereasfairedescribes participation in an activity.
Faire vs. Rendre (To make, to render, to give back)Faire: Primarily means "to do" or "to make" in the sense of creating something or performing an action.faire un dessin(to make a drawing)faire le ménage(to do the cleaning)Rendre: Means "to give back" or "to return," but it also carries the sense of "to make someone become" or "to cause a state/feeling." When followed by an adjective describing a feeling or state,rendreis usually preferred.rendre un livre(to return a book)Cela me rend triste.(That makes me sad.)Son travail le rend fier.(His work makes him proud.)- Key difference:
Rendreoften implies a change in state or an emotional impact on a person or thing, whereasfaireis about the action or creation itself.
Faire vs. Fabriquer (To manufacture, to produce)Faire: A general verb for "to make" or "to produce," especially for everyday items or less formal creations.faire un café(to make a coffee)faire des copies(to make copies)Fabriquer: A more specific verb implying industrial production, craftsmanship, or the construction of complex items using specific processes or materials. It carries a sense of fabrication.fabriquer des meubles(to manufacture furniture)fabriquer un robot(to build a robot)- Key difference:
Fabriquerindicates a more specialized or formal act of creation, often on a larger scale or with specific techniques, whilefaireis broader and more common.
Progressive Practice
Mastering faire at an A1 level requires consistent, varied practice. Move beyond simple memorization by actively engaging with the verb in different contexts.
- Flashcards for Conjugation: Create flashcards with subject pronouns on one side and the correct faire form on the other. Include pronunciation guides. Regularly quiz yourself, focusing on the irregular plural forms (faisons, faites, font).
- Daily Activity Journal: Keep a simple journal in French. Each day, write 2-3 sentences describing what you "do" or "make," using faire in different tenses (even if just present for A1). Examples: Je fais le petit-déjeuner. Je fais du français. Je fais une liste de courses.
- Sentence Building with Categories: Choose one category from the "When To Use It" section (e.g., Weather). Then, construct at least five unique sentences using faire within that context. For weather, you might write: Il fait soleil. Il fait frais. Il fait du vent. Il ne fait pas très chaud. Qu'est-ce qu'il fait comme temps ?
- Role-Playing Conversations: Practice asking and answering questions using faire with a language partner or by speaking to yourself. Focus on questions like Qu'est-ce que tu fais ? (What are you doing?) and answering with various activities. Pay attention to the tu vs. vous distinction and the corresponding verb forms.
- Error Spotting: Take a paragraph written by another beginner (or generate one yourself with deliberate mistakes) and identify incorrect uses of faire, especially the vous faisez and ils faisent errors. Correct them and explain why they are incorrect.
- Listen and Repeat: Find authentic French audio (simple dialogues, weather reports) and listen for uses of faire. Pause and repeat the sentences to internalize the rhythm and pronunciation, particularly with liaisons.
Quick FAQ
faire always mean "to do" or "to make"?Predominantly, yes. However, its meaning is highly contextual, especially in idiomatic expressions. For weather, it means "it is" (il fait chaud - it is hot).
il fait used for weather instead of il est?French considers the weather as something the environment actively "does" or "produces." It's an impersonal construction, implying an active force rather than a static state. So, il fait beau literally implies "it makes beautiful weather."
faire to talk about my profession or studies?Yes, absolutely. You can say Je fais du droit (I study law) or Elle fait de la psychologie (She studies psychology). It indicates pursuing a field of study or profession.
faire?The common expression is Je fais de mon mieux. This translates directly to "I do my best."
faire used for cooking?Yes, faire la cuisine is the standard way to say "to cook." You can also say faire un plat (to make a dish) or faire à manger (to make food).
faire used in modern, informal communication like texting?Very frequently. You'll often see abbreviated or colloquial forms. For example, Tu fais quoi ? is common in texts, sometimes even written as Tu fais koi ? with 'k' replacing 'qu' for brevity.
faire attention and écouter?Faire attention means "to pay attention" or "to be careful." Écouter means "to listen" (to sounds or advice). For example, Fais attention à la route (Pay attention to the road) versus J'écoute de la musique (I listen to music).
Conjugation of 'Faire' (Present Tense)
| Pronoun | Conjugation | English |
|---|---|---|
|
Je
|
fais
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I do/make
|
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Tu
|
fais
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You do/make (inf)
|
|
Il/Elle/On
|
fait
|
He/She/One does/makes
|
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Nous
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faisons
|
We do/make
|
|
Vous
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faites
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You do/make (form/pl)
|
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Ils/Elles
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font
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They do/make
|
Meanings
The verb 'faire' is a high-frequency irregular verb that translates to 'to do' or 'to make' depending on the context.
General Activity
Performing a task or activity.
“Je fais mes devoirs.”
“Il fait du vélo.”
Creation
Producing or building something.
“Elle fait un dessin.”
“Je fais un gâteau.”
Weather
Describing atmospheric conditions.
“Il fait beau.”
“Il fait froid.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
|
S + Faire + O
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Je fais un gâteau.
|
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Negative
|
S + ne + Faire + pas + O
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Je ne fais pas de sport.
|
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Question
|
Est-ce que + S + Faire + O ?
|
Est-ce que tu fais du vélo ?
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Inversion
|
Faire + S + O ?
|
Faites-vous du sport ?
|
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Weather
|
Il + fait + Adjective
|
Il fait froid.
|
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Causative
|
S + Faire + Infinitive
|
Je fais réparer mon vélo.
|
Formality Spectrum
Que faites-vous ? (Asking about current activity)
Qu'est-ce que vous faites ? (Asking about current activity)
Tu fais quoi ? (Asking about current activity)
Tu fais quoi, là ? (Asking about current activity)
Uses of Faire
Activities
- faire du sport do sports
Creation
- faire un gâteau make a cake
Weather
- il fait beau the weather is nice
Examples by Level
Je fais du sport.
I do sports.
Il fait beau.
The weather is nice.
Tu fais quoi ?
What are you doing?
Nous faisons nos devoirs.
We are doing our homework.
Elle fait un gâteau pour son ami.
She is making a cake for her friend.
Vous faites du vélo le week-end ?
Do you go cycling on the weekend?
Ils font beaucoup de bruit.
They are making a lot of noise.
Je ne fais pas de natation.
I don't do swimming.
Il faut faire attention en traversant.
You must pay attention when crossing.
Nous faisons la connaissance de nouveaux collègues.
We are meeting new colleagues.
Qu'est-ce que tu fais dans la vie ?
What do you do for a living?
Ça fait longtemps qu'on ne s'est pas vus.
It's been a long time since we saw each other.
Je fais réparer ma voiture.
I am having my car repaired.
Cela fait partie du contrat.
That is part of the contract.
Il fait preuve de courage.
He shows courage.
Elle fait semblant de dormir.
She is pretending to sleep.
Il fait fi de toutes les critiques.
He disregards all criticism.
Cela fait l'objet d'une enquête.
This is the subject of an investigation.
Il fait bon vivre ici.
Life is good here.
Elle fait son chemin dans le monde.
She is making her way in the world.
Il ne fait que répéter ce qu'il a entendu.
He does nothing but repeat what he heard.
Cela fait sens dans ce contexte.
That makes sense in this context.
Il a fait main basse sur le trésor.
He laid his hands on the treasure.
Elle fait les frais de cette décision.
She is bearing the cost of this decision.
Easily Confused
Both translate to 'play' or 'do' in some contexts.
English uses 'It is' for weather.
Both can mean 'to make/do'.
Common Mistakes
Je faises
Je fais
Je fais tennis
Je fais du tennis
Il fait chaud
Il fait chaud
Je fais le devoir
Je fais mes devoirs
Tu fais quoi ?
Que fais-tu ?
Il fait la pluie
Il pleut
Nous faisons
Nous faisons
Je fais jouer du piano
Je joue du piano
Il fait attention
Il fait attention
Ça fait 2 heures que je l'attends
Ça fait 2 heures que je l'attends
Il fait fi de la loi
Il fait fi de la loi
Cela fait l'objet de...
Cela fait l'objet de...
Il fait les frais
Il fait les frais
Il fait bon
Il fait bon
Sentence Patterns
Je fais ___.
Il fait ___.
Est-ce que tu fais ___ ?
Je ne fais pas ___.
Real World Usage
Je fais du sport aujourd'hui ! #fitness
Tu fais quoi ?
Que faites-vous dans votre poste actuel ?
Qu'est-ce qu'on fait à Paris ?
Je fais la cuisine ce soir.
Je fais mes devoirs.
Memorize the forms
Don't forget the article
Use it for weather
Register matters
Smart Tips
Always use 'faire de' + article.
Use 'Il fait'.
Use 'Qu'est-ce que tu fais ?' for casual conversation.
Don't forget 'ne' and 'pas'.
Pronunciation
Fais/Fait
Pronounced like 'fè'.
Faisons
The 'ai' is pronounced like 'e' (schwa).
Question
Tu fais quoi ? ↗
Rising intonation for questions.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Faire is 'fairly' easy to remember because it sounds like 'fair'—just think of doing a 'fair' job!
Visual Association
Imagine a chef in a kitchen (making) who is also doing jumping jacks (doing) while the sun shines (weather).
Rhyme
Je fais, tu fais, il fait, c'est vrai, Nous faisons, vous faites, ils font, c'est bon !
Story
Pierre is a busy man. Every morning, he does his chores (faire le ménage). Then, he makes breakfast (faire le petit-déjeuner). Finally, he checks the weather (il fait beau) before leaving.
Word Web
Challenge
Write 5 sentences about your day using 'faire' in 5 minutes.
Cultural Notes
Faire is used extensively in daily life, especially for food and weather.
Faire is used similarly, but with some regional expressions.
Faire is used in many local French variations.
Derived from the Latin 'facere'.
Conversation Starters
Qu'est-ce que tu fais le week-end ?
Fais-tu du sport ?
Que fais-tu dans la vie ?
Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ce soir ?
Journal Prompts
Common Mistakes
Test Yourself
___ du sport.
Nous ___ nos devoirs.
Find and fix the mistake:
Je faises du sport.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
I make a cake.
Answer starts with: Je ...
Ils ___ la cuisine.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
A: Tu fais quoi ? B: Je ___ du vélo.
Score: /8
Practice Exercises
8 exercises___ du sport.
Nous ___ nos devoirs.
Find and fix the mistake:
Je faises du sport.
fais / Je / du / sport
I make a cake.
Ils ___ la cuisine.
Tu -> ?
A: Tu fais quoi ? B: Je ___ du vélo.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesWe are making a cake.
fait / Il / attention / toujours / .
Match the pairs:
Aujourd'hui, il ___ froid.
I am going grocery shopping.
Tu fait quoi ?
They (f) are doing yoga.
On ___ une promenade ?
What are you doing? (Formal)
Match the idioms:
Score: /10
FAQ (8)
No, it is irregular. You must memorize the forms.
Use 'faire' for general activities and 'jouer' for games/sports with balls.
Use 'Il fait' + adjective (e.g., 'Il fait beau').
It is very versatile but not for everything. Use it for activities and creation.
Use 'ne' + verb + 'pas' (e.g., 'Je ne fais pas').
Yes, it is used in all registers.
It is an irregular form.
Yes, e.g., 'Je fais le rapport'.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Hacer
Conjugation patterns differ.
Tun/Machen
French uses one verb for both.
Do/Make
French uses one verb for both.
Suru
Japanese grammar is agglutinative.
Fa'ala
Arabic uses roots.
Zuo
No conjugation in Chinese.
Learning Path
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Overview In French, the verb `avoir` is one of the two most fundamental and frequently used verbs, alongside `être` (to...
Going Places: The Verb 'To Go' (aller)
Overview In French, the verb `aller` stands as an indispensable linguistic tool, frequently ranked among the most essent...
French Verb: To Come (Venir)
Overview `Venir` is one of the most fundamental and frequently used verbs in the French language, meaning primarily **"t...
French -er Verbs: The Easy Path to Speaking (Regular -er Verbs)
Overview In the architecture of the French language, regular `-er` verbs are the foundational building blocks. They rep...
