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Fais

/fɛ/
verbCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    The second person singular form of the verb 'faire', meaning to do or to make.

    "Tu fais tes devoirs tous les soirs."
  2. 2

    Used in various expressions to indicate an action being performed.

    "Que fais-tu ce week-end?"

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The word 'fais' is derived from the Old French 'faire', which comes from the Latin 'facere', meaning 'to do or to make'. Over time, the term evolved in usage and form, reflecting the changes in the French language from Latin roots through the medieval period to modern usage.

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