1.21:_Faire

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<p><strong>Faire</strong> is one of the most commonly used verbs in the language. The two main meanings of faire are &ldquo;to make&rdquo; and &ldquo;to do&rdquo;.</p>

<p>There are <strong>3 general usages</strong> of the verb <strong>faire.</strong></p>

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    <li>To make or to do something</li>
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<p><span style="color:#000080;">&#9758; Je <strong>fais </strong>un g&acirc;teau.</span> <span style="color:#808080;"> <em>I am making a cake.</em></span></p>
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    <li>To indicate certain activities such as: sports, shopping, or doing chores</li>
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<p><span style="color:#000080;"><em>&#9758; </em> Je <strong>fais </strong>les courses ici.</span> <span style="color:#808080;"> <em>I do the grocery shopping here.</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000080;">&#9758; Il <strong>fait </strong>la vaisselle. </span><span style="color:#808080;"><em>He does the dishes.</em></span></p>
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    <li>To describe the weather</li>
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<p><span style="color:#000080;"><em>&#9758; </em>Il <strong>fait </strong>chaud aujourd&rsquo;hui. </span><span style="color:#808080;"><em>It is hot today.</em></span></p>
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