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to … a profit (faire des bénéfices)
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to make a profit (faire des bénéfices) A: How’s the new business going? B: Great, we made a profit last month.
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to … a reservation (faire une réservation)
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to make a reservation (faire une réservation) A: Hi there. I would like to make a reservation for 7pm tonight. B: We have 7.30pm. Is that OK?
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to … the vacuuming (passer à l’aspirateur)
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to do the vacuuming (passer à l’aspirateur) A: Shall we watch a film? B: I need to do the vacuuming first.
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to … lunch (déjeuner dehors, aller déjeuner au restaurant)
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to do lunch (déjeuner dehors, aller déjeuner au restaurant) A: Are you free Saturday? B: Yes. A: Great! Let’s do lunch.
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to … plans (faire des projets)
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to make plans (faire des projets) A: Don’t make plans for next weekend. B: Why? A: It’s a surprise…
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to … war (faire la guerre)
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to make war (faire la guerre) A: This book is so interesting. B: Really? What’s it about? A: It’s about ancient African tribes. It talks about how they made war, their customs and lots of interesting stuff.
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to … time (trouver du temps)
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to make time (trouver du temps) A: Did you do your homework? B: No I didn’t have time. A: Well you need to make time.
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to …. a project (faire un projet)
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to do a project (faire un projet) A: I’m doing a really exciting project at the moment. B: Oh really. What? A: I’m writing a book about World War Two.
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to … a choice (choisir)
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to make a choice (choisir) A: Listen - you need to make a choice. Either you want to work here, or you need to leave. B: OK, I know. Sorry.
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to … a call (faire un appel)
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to make a call (faire un appel) A: Excuse me one moment. B: Where are you going? A: I just need to make a call outside.
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to … the ironing (repasser) A: I’m going to do the cleaning and John can do the dishes. B: OK. I’ll do the ironing.
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to do the ironing (repasser) A: I’m going to do the cleaning and John can do the dishes. B: OK. I’ll do the ironing.
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to … someone happy (rendre quelqu’un heureux)
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to make someone happy (rendre quelqu’un heureux) A: Thank you for being you! B: What a lovely thing to say! A: You make me happy!
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to … research (faire des recherches sur/dans)
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to do research (faire des recherches sur/dans) A: I’m writing a new book. B: Oh. What on? A: The French revolution. I studied it at university but I need to do more research first.
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to … dinner (préparer le dîner)
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to make dinner (préparer le dîner) A: I need to leave now. It’s 6pm. B: OK, no problem. A: I have to go to the supermarket and then make dinner.
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to … some reading (lire)
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to do some reading (lire) A: Did you finish your assignment? B: No. I still need to do some reading before I submit it.
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to … someone’s day (rendre quelqu’un heureux)
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to make someone’s day (rendre quelqu’un heureux) A: These flowers are for you. B: Oh thank you! They’re beautiful. You’ve made my day!
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to … someone mad (énerver)
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to make someone mad (énerver) A: I’m sick of Jamie B: Why? A: It’s just his behaviour. He makes me so mad!
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to … an appearance (faire son apparition)
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to make an appearance (faire son apparition) A: Hi mum! B: I was hoping you would make an appearance. Where were you last night? A: I was at a party. I tried to call but the line was busy.
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to … love (faire l’amour)
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to make love (faire l’amour) A: Rome is a very special place for me. B: How come? A: It’s where John and I made love for the first time.
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to …. a difference (changer les choses, faire bouger les choses, faire la différence)
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to make a difference (changer les choses, faire bouger les choses, faire la différence) A: Oh the house looks lovely. B: Thanks. A: The new paint has really made a difference.
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to … someone sad (rendre quelqu’un triste)
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to make someone sad (rendre quelqu’un triste) A: I’m sorry I made you sad. B: It’s OK. Let’s just forget about it.
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to … the accounts (faire les comptes, dresser le bilan)
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to do the accounts (faire les comptes, dresser le bilan) A: Right! Today is the day. B: The day for what? A: I’m going to do the accounts. It will be April soon and that’s the end of the financial year.
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to … a phone call (faire un appel)
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to make a phone call (faire un appel) A: Excuse me a moment. I need to make a phone call. B: Sure, no problem.
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… into (transformer)
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Make into (transformer) A: I found an old coconut shell. B: Really? What did you do with it? A: I made it into an ashtray.
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..... do with (se débrouiller avec)
Make do with (se débrouiller avec) A: During World War Two, we had to make do with the food and clothes we had. We weren’t spoiled like you are now.
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to ... an appointment (prendre rendez-vous) A: Hello, I’d like to see Dr Jones. B: He’s busy. A: I made an appointment this morning by phone. My name is Kevin White.
to make an appointment (prendre rendez-vous) A: Hello, I’d like to see Dr Jones. B: He’s busy. A: I made an appointment this morning by phone. My name is Kevin White.
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to ... your job (faire son travail)
to do your job (faire son travail) A: That customer wants to complain about me because I wouldn’t let his child eat for half price. B: Don’t worry. You were doing your job. I’ll deal with him.
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to ... arrangements or plans (prendre des dispositions)
to make arrangements or plans (prendre des dispositions) A: I’m so sorry about your father. He was a lovely man. B: Thanks. A: Have you made arrangements for the funeral?
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to ... money (faire de l'argent)
to make money (faire de l'argent) A: That’s Phil. He set up his own company last year. B: Was he successful? A: Oh yes. He has made a lot of money.
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Could .... with (avoir envie de)
Could do with (avoir envie de) A: Oh I’m so tired after work today. B: You could do with a hot bath and an early night.
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to ... time (faire de la taule)
to do time (faire de la taule) A: Have you ever been to prison? B: Yes. I did time when I was younger.
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to ... a promise (faire une promesse)
to make a promise (faire une promesse) A: I want you to make me a promise that you’ll never do that again. B: OK dad, I promise.
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to ... damage (endommager)
to do damage (endommager) A: Hurricane Katrina did a lot of damage in New Orleans. B: I know. They are still rebuilding it today.
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to ... homework (faire ses devoirs)
to do homework (faire ses devoirs) A: Mum, can I go out to play? B: Have you done your homework? A: Not yet. B: Do it first. Then you can go out.
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... it up to somebody (se faire pardonner auprès de)
Make it up to somebody (se faire pardonner auprès de) A: You are late again! B: I’m so sorry. I will make it up to you. I promise!
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to ... business (faire des affaires)
to do business (faire des affaires) A: Thank you Mr. Jones. It’s been a pleasure doing business with you. B: You’re very welcome.
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to ... some studying (étudier)
to do some studying (étudier) A: How is university? B: I love it! I am having a lot of fun but I think I need to do some studying.
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to make sense (avoir du sens)
to make sense (avoir du sens) A: I can’t understand what this message says. It doesn’t make sense. B: That’s because it’s in German. A: Oh yeah!
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to ... a comment (commenter)
to make a comment (commenter) A: What’s wrong? You look upset? B: Louise made a really nasty comment this morning and it has upset me. A: Ignore her. She’s in a bad mood.
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to ... a fuss (faire des histoires)
to make a fuss (faire des histoires) A: Mum, I don’t like this! I don’t like this! B: Stop making a fuss! Just sit down and eat your dinner.
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to ... a bundle (se faire un paquet de fric)
to make a bundle (se faire un paquet de fric) A: That’s Jackie Jones. B: Nice car she’s driving. A: I know. She made a bundle buying and renovating houses.
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..... out with somebody (se peloter, se caresser – argot américain) type 4
Make out with somebody (se peloter, se caresser – argot américain) A: I saw my sister making out with her boyfriend!
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to ... friends (se faire des amis)
to make friends (se faire des amis) A: I’m really glad I started playing tennis. B: Do you enjoy it? A: Yes but I have also made some new friends.
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to ... an assignment (faire un devoir)
to do an assignment (faire un devoir) A: How’s college? B: Great but I have a lot of work. I have to do a five thousand word assignment on Queen Victoria for next week.
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to ... the dishes/the washing up (faire la vaisselle)
to do the dishes/the washing up (faire la vaisselle) A: That was delicious, thank you! B: You’re welcome. Now it’s your turn to do the dishes! A: Oh no! I hate doing the washing up!
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to ... a threat against someone (proférer une menace, proférer des menaces)
to make a threat against someone (proférer une menace, proférer des menaces) A: I’m calling the police. B: Why? A: My neighbour made a threat against me today.
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to ... sure (s'assurer, vérifier)
to make sure (s'assurer, vérifier) A: Before you leave the house, you must make sure that you have turned off the iron. B: Yeah or else you could burn the house down. C: I’ll make sure I don’t forget.
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to ... a fire (faire un feu)
to make a fire (faire un feu) A: We went camping on Saturday. B: Was it fun? A: Oh yes. However, we forgot the stove so we had to make a fire.
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to ... a fortune (faire fortune)
to make a fortune (faire fortune) A: Bill Gates has made a fortune in the IT industry. B: I know. I wish I was as rich as he is.
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to ... some writing (écrire)
to do some writing (écrire) A: I have been feeling very creative lately. B: In what way? A: I don’t know. I feel like I want to do some writing. Maybe I could write a novel.
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to ... a complaint (porter plainte, faire une reclamation)
to make a complaint (porter plainte, faire une reclamation) A: Excuse me. Could I see the manager? B: Yes madam certainly. May I ask what it’s about? A: I want to make a complaint.
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to ... a fool of yourself (se ridiculiser)
to make a fool of yourself (se ridiculiser) A: Peter, you need to stop drinking so fast. You’re really drunk. B: I’m fine. A: No you’re not. You are making a fool of yourself.
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to ... something (faire quelque chose)
to do something (faire quelque chose) A: Hey! Are you free tonight? B: Yeah. Why? A: I thought we could do something? Maybe the cinema…
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to ... someone angry (énerver)
to make someone angry (énerver) A: I have asked you to stop humming! B: Sorry. A: OK, just stop! You’re making me angry.
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to ... a suggestion (faire une suggestion)
to make a suggestion (faire une suggestion) A: Our sales are down by 20%. We have a problem. B: May I make a suggestion? A: Certainly, go ahead.
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to .... a deal (conclure un marché, conclure une affaire)
to make a deal (conclure un marché, conclure une affaire) A: Did you see the news? B: No, why? A: It says that the murderer has made a deal with the police. He will tell them where the bodies are, in exchange for time off his sentence.
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to ... a sound (faire du bruit)
to make a sound (faire du bruit) A: I think there is an intruder downstairs. B: OK, don’t make a sound. I will call the police.
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to ... an exam (faire un examen)
to do an exam (faire un examen) A: Where’s Jenny? B: She’s sleeping upstairs. She did an exam today and she’s exhausted. NOTA: Vous pouvez également dire ‘to sit an exam’.
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to ..... a favour (rendre service à [qqn])
to do a favour (rendre service à [qqn]) A: Sorry to bother you but could you do me a favour? B: Sure. What is it? A: I’m going on holiday and I need someone to feed my cats.
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to ... a speech (faire un discours)
to make a speech (faire un discours) A: I’m so nervous. B: Why? A: I have to make a speech at my friend’s wedding on Saturday.
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to ... friends (se réconcilier)
to make friends (se réconcilier) A: Yesterday I had an argument with Paul. B: What happened? A: We were angry but we made friends.
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to ... breakfast (préparer le petit déjeuner)
to make breakfast (préparer le petit déjeuner) A: What time is it? B: It’s 9am. A: OK, you stay in bed and I’ll make breakfast.
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to ... the minimum (faire le minimum)
to do the minimum (faire le minimum) A: Michael is a very lazy boy. He will do the minimum and no more. B: That sounds like him. He puts in no effort at all.
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to ... harm (faire du mal)
to do harm (faire du mal) A: I know you were trying to help by talking to Anna but you did harm instead. B: I know. I just thought she needed some advice. A: Yes but telling her to quit her job was a bit impulsive. How will she pay her bills?
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to ... do (s'en contenter)
to make do (s'en contenter) A: We don’t have enough plates for tonight’s party. B: We have some large saucers. We’ll just have to make do.
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to ... a compromise (faire des compromis)
to make a compromise (faire des compromis) A: I want to go to Spain but Danny wants to go to Croatia. B: Well you will just have to make a compromise.
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to ... an exception (faire une exception)
to make an exception (faire une exception) A: I’m sorry. I can’t find my ticket. Can I still board the train? B: I’m sorry but no. If I make an exception for you, everyone will expect it.
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to ... your duty (faire son devoir)
to do your duty (faire son devoir) A: You acted very bravely. B: I was just doing my duty, sir.
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to ... the paperwork (faire la paperasse)
to do the paperwork (faire la paperasse) A: Did you buy the new house? B: Yes! A: Congratulations. B: I just need to do the paperwork now.
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to ... the bed (faire le lit)
to make the bed (faire le lit) A: What is your worst habit? B: I always forget to make the bed in the morning.
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to ... the maximum (faire le maximum)
to do the maximum (faire le maximum) A: Do you want to succeed? B: Yes of course. I’ll do the maximum that I can in order to achieve my goals.
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..... up for something (se rattraper de qch)
Make up for something (se rattraper de qch) A: John took me out for a meal last night. B: Oh how lovely, why? A: I didn’t get a job I had applied for and he wanted to make up for it.
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.... off with (prendre la fuite avec)
Make off with (prendre la fuite avec) A: The robbers made off with £20,000! B: I know. I hope they catch them.
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to ... nothing (ne rien faire)
to do nothing (ne rien faire) A: I feel so depressed. B: Why don’t you come for a walk and get some fresh air? A: No. I’m staying home today. B: Come on! If you do nothing, you’ll just feel worse.
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to ... a mistake (faire une erreur)
to make a mistake (faire une erreur) A: I can’t believe I got lost…again! B: Don’t worry, we all make mistakes.
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to ... tea/coffee (faire du thé/café)
to make tea/coffee (faire du thé/café) A: Are you going to the kitchen? B: Yeah. A: Oh, would you make me a coffee?
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to ... an excuse (trouver une excuse)
to make an excuse (trouver une excuse) A: Have you seen my car? B: No. A: A woman scratched it last week with her shopping trolley. B: Oh no. What happened? A: She made an excuse about being in a hurry and left.
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... away with (en finir avec)
Do away with (en finir avec) A: They did away with bull fighting in Barcelona. B: I know. What happened to all the bulls?
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to ... lunch (préparer le déjeuner)
to make lunch (préparer le déjeuner) A: Do you want to visit later? B: Yes. What time? A: How about 1pm? I can make lunch.
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to ... a visit (rendre visite à qn)
to make a visit (rendre visite à qn) A: Where were you this morning? B: I made a visit to see Aunty Anne. A: Oh really! How is she? B: She’s great and she sends her love.
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to ... good (faire le bien)
to do good (faire le bien) A: The church where I live does a lot of good. B: Oh yes. I saw them giving food to the homeless.
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to ... a decision (se décider)
to make a decision (se décider) A: Are you coming tonight? B: Oh I don’t know. A: You need to make a decision soon.
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... out (se peloter, se caresser – argot américain)
Make out (se peloter, se caresser – argot américain) A: I saw my sister and her boyfriend making out!
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... do (to do the best with what you have)
Make do (to do the best with what you have) A: During World War Two, we had to make do. We weren’t spoiled like you are now.
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to ... work (travailler)
to do work (travailler) A: Your Spanish has really improved. B: Thanks. I have studied hard but I need to do more work. I will be studying hard this month.
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Be ..... of (être fait de)
Be made of (être fait de) A: What a beautiful necklace! B: Thanks. It’s made of emeralds and gold.
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... out (distinguer, discerner)
Make out (distinguer, discerner) A: Look! Here’s my scar from when the dog bit me. B: Oh yes! I can make it out. However, it’s almost gone.
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.... over (relooker)
Make over (relooker) A: Have you seen her? Isn’t she lovely? B: Yes she won a competition and they made her over on TV.
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to ... fun of somebody/something (se moquer de qn/qch)
to make fun of somebody/something (se moquer de qn/qch) A: I am going to see my son’s teacher today. B: Why? A: A boy in his class keeps making fun of him. I want it to stop.
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to ...... a test (faire un test/un contrôle)
to do a test (faire un test/un contrôle) A: I did a test this morning. B: And? A: It was really hard but I think I did OK.
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to ... changes (modifier)
to make changes (modifier) A: I’m exhausted. I spent the whole night making changes to my book. B: Why don’t you go back to bed and have a rest?
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to .... a booking (faire une réservation)
to make a booking (faire une réservation) A: Good afternoon. How may I help? B: Hi there. I’d like to make a booking please. A: Certainly sir, when for?
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to ... a remark (faire une remarque)
to make a remark (faire une remarque) A: How are you? B: I’m quite upset and angry. A: Why? B: Jane made a very rude remark today.
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... up e.g. a story (inventer, imaginer)
Make up e.g. a story (inventer, imaginer) A: Did you hear about the woman who said she saw aliens? B: Oh yeah! She made it up. A: What a liar!
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to ... the math (US)/ the maths (UK)
to do the math (US)/ the maths (UK) (faire le calcul) A: How much should I charge for my new book? B: You need to think about how long it took you to write and how much profit you want to make. A: OK, I am going home to do the math/maths.
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to ... your nails (se faire les ongles)
to do your nails (se faire les ongles) A: Are you coming out tonight? B: I can’t. I’m doing my nails.
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to ... amends for something (faire réparation de qch)
to make amends for something (faire réparation de qch) A: I cannot believe how Paul behaved. He was horrible to his wife Sarah. B: I know but he was an alcoholic at the time. He is sorry and he has made amends. A: I know but it still shocks me. But you are right, he has tried to make everything better.
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to ... a cake (faire un gateau)
to make a cake (faire un gateau) A: I had such a lovely birthday. B: Great. A: And thanks for making me a cake.
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to ... the laundry (US)/washing (UK)
to do the laundry (US)/washing (UK) (faire la lessive) A: I need a favour… B: What is it? A: Can you do the laundry/washing? I have to go out.
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to ... 50 kilometres per hour (faire du 50 kilomètres à l'heure)
to do 50 kilometres per hour (faire du 50 kilomètres à l'heure) A: Slow down. B: It’s OK, I’m not going very fast. A: Look! We’re in a 30 miles per hour zone and we’re doing 40!
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to ... exercise (faire de l'exercice)
to do exercise (faire de l'exercice) A: Doctors recommend that you do thirty minutes of exercise a day. B: I know. I actually do one hour a day.
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to ... an enquiry (UK)/inquiry (US)
to make an enquiry (UK)/inquiry (US) (se renseigner) A: We need to go to the railway station. B: Why? A: I want to make an enquiry about train times to London.
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to ... an attempt
to make an attempt [to do something] (tenter (de faire) [qch]) A: This house is disgusting. You haven’t cleaned at all. B: I have. Look this room is tidy. A: Well I suppose so. You have made an attempt in here.
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to ... peace (faire la paix)
to make peace (faire la paix) A: The war went on for years. B: I know. Thank goodness they finally made peace.
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.... without (se passer de)
Do without (se passer de) A: Would you like a coffee? B: Yes please. A: Oh no! We have no milk? B: Don’t worry. I can do without.
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to ... your hair (se coiffer)
to do your hair (se coiffer) A: Who does your hair? It’s gorgeous. B: Oh thanks. It’s Rodrigo, my hairdresser. He’s amazing.
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to ... a point of something (ne pas manquer de faire qch)
to make a point of something (ne pas manquer de faire qch) A: Do you remember when Phillip said I don’t speak in meetings? B: Oh yeah, you were really angry. A: Well I made a point of speaking today.
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to ... corrections (corriger)
to make corrections (corriger) A: Are you coming to the concert tonight? B: I can’t. I handed my manuscript in last week. They returned it today and I need to make corrections.
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... towards (se diriger vers)
Make towards (se diriger vers) A: I was so scared yesterday. B: Why? A: There was a crazy man with a knife outside the office. He made towards me but the police came and arrested him.
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to ... the cleaning (nettoyer, faire le ménage)
to do the cleaning (nettoyer, faire le ménage) A: Are you coming to the park? B: I can’t. I have to do the cleaning. My house is a mess!
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to ... trouble (causer des problèmes, semer le trouble)
to make trouble (causer des problèmes, semer le trouble) A: Mum, David is being silly. B: Oh don’t make trouble. He’s not doing anything!
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.... after (suivre)
Make after (suivre) A: Julie walked out of the restaurant crying last night. B: What did John do? A: He looked at us and then made after her.
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to ... believe (jouer à faire semblant)
to make believe (jouer à faire semblant) A: Do you remember when we were kids? We used to make believe we were princesses. B: I know. We had great imaginations!
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to ... something a habit (prendre l'habitude de)
to make something a habit (prendre l'habitude de) A: I’m so sorry I’m late. B: It’s OK, just don’t make it a habit.
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to ... an offer (faire une offre)
to make an offer (faire une offre) A: Hurray! Great news! B: What is it? A: We made an offer and it’s been accepted. We have a new house!
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to ... your makeup (se maquiller)
to do your makeup (se maquiller) A: Come on! We’re running late. B: I just need to do my makeup and then I’ll be ready. Wait!
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... [sb] out of [sth] (faire perdre [qch] à [qqn], escroquer [qqn] de [qch])
do [sb] out of [sth] (faire perdre [qch] à [qqn], escroquer [qqn] de [qch]) A: When Peter’s parents died his sister got everything. B: What? You mean she did him out of his inheritance? A: Yes. She’s an awful woman.
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to ... a snack (préparer une collation)
to make a snack (préparer une collation) A: We have one hour to get ready and leave. B: That’s plenty of time. I’m going to make a snack first.
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to ... badly (mal faire)
to do badly (mal faire) A: Hey! How did the job interview go? B: Oh I did really badly. A: I’m sure you didn’t.
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to ... noise (faire du bruit)
to make noise (faire du bruit) A: Shh! You’re making too much noise. B: Sorry.
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.... up (retaper, rénover)
Do up (retaper, rénover) A: How are you? B: I’m good but very busy. I have been doing up a house.
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to ... a mess (mettre le bazar)
to make a mess (mettre le bazar) A: Don’t make a mess! B: Sorry! A: I just tidied up.
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to ... progress (progresser)
to make progress (progresser) A: I am so happy with my child’s school. B: Why? A: Since she started in September, she has made progress.
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to ... your best (faire de son mieux)
to do your best (faire de son mieux) A: Mum. I think I failed the Maths test today. B: As long as you did your best, that’s all that matters.
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to ... the shopping (faire les magasins)
to do the shopping (faire les magasins) A: What are you up to on Saturday morning? B: I’m doing the shopping but I’m free after 1pm.
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Could ... without (pouvoir faire sans, pouvoir s'en passer)
Could do without (pouvoir faire sans, pouvoir s'en passer) A: Are you coming to football practice tonight? B: Yes but I’m so tired after work today. I could do without it.
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to ... housework (faire le ménage)
to do housework (faire le ménage) A: I’m so tired. B: Why? A: I spent all day doing housework.
