Do or Make 3 Flashcards
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 … 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 … 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.
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 … 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 … 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 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.
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 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 … 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 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!
….. 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!
… 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!
