Using Faire (shopping unit) Flashcards
1
Q
When is “faire” used with “de”/other variations?
A
To do a sport, an activity
2
Q
What words can be paired with “faire” to make sentences such as “to do” or “to go”?
A
faire les magasins = to go shopping
faire les vitrines = to window-shop
faire les courses = to grocery shop
faire la lessive = to do the laundry
faire les devoirs = to do homework
3
Q
What is an example of using “faire” to express “to make”?
A
faire un gâteau = to make a cake
4
Q
What is an example of using “faire” when expressing the weather?
“It is”
A
Il fait froid = It is cold out.
5
Q
What is an example of using “faire” to express a math problem in words?
“Makes”
A
Deux et deux font quatre = Two plus two equals (makes) four.
