Verb «Faire» and expressions
Faire is one of the most commonly used verbs in the language. The two main meanings of faire are “to make” and “to do”.
There are 3 general usages of the verb faire.
- To make or to do something
☞ Je fais un gâteau. I am making a cake.
- To indicate certain activities such as: sports, shopping, or doing chores
☞ Je fais du judo. I do judo.
☞ Je fais les courses ici. I do the grocery shopping here.
☞ Il fait la vaisselle. He does the dishes.
- To describe the weather
☞ Il fait chaud aujourd’hui. It is hot today.