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to … a profit (faire des bénéfices)
to make a profit (faire des bénéfices) A: How’s the new business going? B: Great, we made a profit last month.
to … a reservation (faire une réservation)
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?
to … the vacuuming (passer à l’aspirateur)
to do the vacuuming (passer à l’aspirateur) A: Shall we watch a film? B: I need to do the vacuuming first.
to … lunch (déjeuner dehors, aller déjeuner au restaurant)
to do lunch (déjeuner dehors, aller déjeuner au restaurant) A: Are you free Saturday? B: Yes. A: Great! Let’s do lunch.
to … plans (faire des projets)
to make plans (faire des projets) A: Don’t make plans for next weekend. B: Why? A: It’s a surprise…
to … war (faire la guerre)
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.
to … time (trouver du temps)
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.
to …. a project (faire un projet)
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.
to … a choice (choisir)
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.
to … a call (faire un appel)
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.
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.
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.
to … someone happy (rendre quelqu’un heureux)
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!
to … research (faire des recherches sur/dans)
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.
to … dinner (préparer le dîner)
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.
to … some reading (lire)
to do some reading (lire) A: Did you finish your assignment? B: No. I still need to do some reading before I submit it.
to … someone’s day (rendre quelqu’un heureux)
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!
to … someone mad (énerver)
to make someone mad (énerver) A: I’m sick of Jamie B: Why? A: It’s just his behaviour. He makes me so mad!
to … an appearance (faire son apparition)
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.
to … love (faire l’amour)
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.
to …. a difference (changer les choses, faire bouger les choses, faire la différence)
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.
to … someone sad (rendre quelqu’un triste)
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.
to … the accounts (faire les comptes, dresser le bilan)
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.
to … a phone call (faire un appel)
to make a phone call (faire un appel) A: Excuse me a moment. I need to make a phone call. B: Sure, no problem.
… into (transformer)
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.
….. 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
… 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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
….. 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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.