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to make up
[phrase form: make]
01
inventer
to create a false or fictional story or information
Exemples
The writer made up a fantasy novel about dragons and elves.
L'écrivain a inventé un roman fantastique sur les dragons et les elfes.
02
composer, constituer
to create something by combining together different parts or ingredients
Exemples
The carpenter made up the table from wood and nails.
Le menuisier a fabriqué la table à partir de bois et de clous.
03
préparer, arranger
to arrange, organize, or prepare a bed or room
Exemples
He made up the room by putting away the clothes, straightening the furniture, and dusting the surfaces.
Il a fait la chambre en rangeant les vêtements, en redressant les meubles et en époussetant les surfaces.
04
se maquiller, appliquer du maquillage
to apply cosmetics or beauty products to enhance or alter one's appearance
Exemples
He made up his eyes to look more dramatic.
Il s'est maquillé les yeux pour paraître plus dramatique.
05
se réconcilier
to become friends with someone once more after ending a quarrel with them
Exemples
I know they had a big fight, but I'm sure they'll make it up soon.
Je sais qu'ils ont eu une grosse dispute, mais je suis sûr qu'ils vont se réconcilier bientôt.
06
compenser, rattraper
to replace something lost or compensate for something done
Exemples
She made it up to him by giving him a thoughtful gift.
Elle l'a rattrapé en lui offrant un cadeau attentionné.
07
composer, constituer
to form the whole or a part of something
Exemples
This class is made up of students from diverse backgrounds.
Cette classe est composée d'étudiants issus de divers horizons.
08
préparer, confectionner
to create a medicinal substance by mixing different ingredients
Exemples
The herbalist made up a remedy from natural ingredients.
L'herboriste a préparé un remède à partir d'ingrédients naturels.
09
compléter, constituer
to complete or assemble something by adding the remaining parts or members
Exemples
They needed two more pieces to make up the whole puzzle.
Il leur manquait encore deux pièces pour compléter tout le puzzle.
