Faire means “to do” or “to make”. It is one of the most versatile verbs in French and appears in dozens of common expressions, especially for weather, sports, and daily activities.
Present tense of faire
- je fais = I do / I make
- tu fais = you do
- il / elle fait = he / she does
- nous faisons = we do
- vous faites = you do
- ils / elles font = they do
Everyday activities
- faire la cuisine = to cook
- faire le menage = to do the housework
- faire les courses = to go shopping / grocery shopping
- faire la vaisselle = to do the dishes
- faire un voyage = to take a trip
Examples:
- Je fais la cuisine ce soir. = I am cooking tonight.
- Elle fait les courses le samedi. = She does the grocery shopping on Saturdays.
Sports and activities
- faire du sport = to do sports
- faire du velo = to ride a bike
- faire de la natation = to swim
- faire une promenade = to go for a walk
Weather expressions with faire
In French, weather is described with il fait.
- Il fait beau. = The weather is nice.
- Il fait chaud. = It is hot.
- Il fait froid. = It is cold.
- Il fait mauvais. = The weather is bad.
Faire + infinitive: causative construction
Faire followed by an infinitive means to have something done or to make someone do something.
- Je fais reparer ma voiture. = I am having my car repaired.
- Elle fait rire tout le monde. = She makes everyone laugh.
Final tip
Learn faire through expressions, not just as an isolated verb. The more expressions you know with faire, the faster your spoken French improves.
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