Do or Make 7 Flashcards
to …… a test (faire un test/un contrôle)
to do a test (faire un test/un contrôle) A: I did a test this morning. B: And? A: It was really hard but I think I did OK.
to … exercise (faire de l’exercice)
to do exercise (faire de l’exercice) A: Doctors recommend that you do thirty minutes of exercise a day. B: I know. I actually do one hour a day.
to … the laundry (US)/washing (UK)
to do the laundry (US)/washing (UK) (faire la lessive) A: I need a favour… B: What is it? A: Can you do the laundry/washing? I have to go out.
to … the math (US)/ the maths (UK)
to do the math (US)/ the maths (UK) (faire le calcul) A: How much should I charge for my new book? B: You need to think about how long it took you to write and how much profit you want to make. A: OK, I am going home to do the math/maths.
to … your nails (se faire les ongles)
to do your nails (se faire les ongles) A: Are you coming out tonight? B: I can’t. I’m doing my nails.
to … 50 kilometres per hour (faire du 50 kilomètres à l’heure)
to do 50 kilometres per hour (faire du 50 kilomètres à l’heure) A: Slow down. B: It’s OK, I’m not going very fast. A: Look! We’re in a 30 miles per hour zone and we’re doing 40!
to …. a booking (faire une réservation)
to make a booking (faire une réservation) A: Good afternoon. How may I help? B: Hi there. I’d like to make a booking please. A: Certainly sir, when for?
to … a cake (faire un gateau)
to make a cake (faire un gateau) A: I had such a lovely birthday. B: Great. A: And thanks for making me a cake.
to … a remark (faire une remarque)
to make a remark (faire une remarque) A: How are you? B: I’m quite upset and angry. A: Why? B: Jane made a very rude remark today.
to … amends for something (faire réparation de qch)
to make amends for something (faire réparation de qch) A: I cannot believe how Paul behaved. He was horrible to his wife Sarah. B: I know but he was an alcoholic at the time. He is sorry and he has made amends. A: I know but it still shocks me. But you are right, he has tried to make everything better.
to … an attempt
to make an attempt [to do something] (tenter (de faire) [qch]) A: This house is disgusting. You haven’t cleaned at all. B: I have. Look this room is tidy. A: Well I suppose so. You have made an attempt in here.
to … an enquiry (UK)/inquiry (US)
to make an enquiry (UK)/inquiry (US) (se renseigner) A: We need to go to the railway station. B: Why? A: I want to make an enquiry about train times to London.
to … changes (modifier)
to make changes (modifier) A: I’m exhausted. I spent the whole night making changes to my book. B: Why don’t you go back to bed and have a rest?
to … peace (faire la paix)
to make peace (faire la paix) A: The war went on for years. B: I know. Thank goodness they finally made peace.
… up e.g. a story (inventer, imaginer)
Make up e.g. a story (inventer, imaginer) A: Did you hear about the woman who said she saw aliens? B: Oh yeah! She made it up. A: What a liar!
