Do or Make 5 Flashcards
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
….. 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.
…. 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.
