Rechercher
to do
[past form: did]
01
faire
to perform an action that is not mentioned by name
1.1
faire
to have a certain occupation or profession
Exemple
'What does your wife do?'
'What does your wife do?'
What do you do for work?
Do you enjoy what you do for a living?
Do you know what her partner does?
1.2
[verbe factice]
(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun
Exemple
I'll do the paperwork while you do the research.
We should do a meeting next Tuesday to resolve this issue.
I'll do the driving, and you can navigate with the map.
He does exercise every morning to stay fit.
Can you do me a favor and pick up my mail while I'm away?
1.3
faire
to produce, provide, or make something available
Exemple
Does this café do breakfast on weekends?
The bakery does specialty cakes for special occasions.
The company does custom software development for various clients.
The tech store does repairs for smartphones and laptops.
Does this café do breakfast on weekends?
1.4
faire
to solve or calculate something
Exemple
Can you do this Sudoku puzzle?
Can you do this logic puzzle?
I can't do these complex equations without a calculator.
The students were asked to do a series of algebraic expressions for homework.
Are you able to do statistical analysis for this research project?
1.5
faire
to study or learn something
Exemple
She did mathematics throughout her high school years.
He did economics and finance for his undergraduate degree.
She did psychology as her major in college.
They are doing advanced calculus as part of their mathematics degree.
He did Spanish as an elective during his college years.
1.6
se faire
to have sexual intercourse with someone
Exemple
She did him on the kitchen counter after a romantic dinner.
He did his wife every night before going to sleep.
She did him in the back seat of the car while they were parked at the beach.
He did her in the shower while they were getting ready for work.
He did her in the bedroom while the children were away at a sleepover.
1.7
faire
to imitate a person, character, or accent to make people laugh
Exemple
Can you do a Donald Duck voice?
He does a perfect Arnold Schwarzenegger.
He does a great Al Pacino.
She does a great Marilyn Monroe when singing "Happy Birthday."
Can you do a British accent like they do in the movies?
1.8
jouer
to produce or perform a specific play, show, opera, etc.
Exemple
She did the lead role in the school play.
She did the character of Portia in the famous play The Merchant of Venice.
She did Ophelia in the recent performance of Hamlet.
He did Macbeth in the renowned production at the Globe Theatre.
The school drama club is doing a musical called "The Sound of Music."
1.9
prendre
to take narcotic drugs
Exemple
She did heroin to numb the pain of her addiction.
He does opioids to manage his chronic pain.
They did LSD to explore their minds and experience hallucinations.
He did cocaine at the party to feel more energetic.
He did marijuana to relax after a long day at work.
1.10
s'occuper de
to attend to a person
Exemple
The doctor can do you after lunch for a check-up.
The doctor can do you right after the next appointment.
Can the tailor do me by the end of the day?
The stylist can do you for a haircut at 5 PM.
The therapist said she could do you for a session this evening.
1.11
tabasser
to physically hurt someone by beating them
Exemple
The gang did the rival member to send a message.
They did the stalker who had been harassing them for weeks.
He did his opponent in the boxing ring, winning the match by a knockout.
He did the mugger who tried to steal his wallet.
She did her abusive ex-boyfriend when he tried to attack her again.
1.12
cambrioler
to commit theft from a particular place
Exemple
The burglars did a bank in the downtown area.
The thieves did a jewelry store last night.
The criminals did a high-end boutique and got away with valuable items.
The thieves did an electronics store and stole several valuable gadgets.
They were planning to do a museum, but the security was too tight.
1.13
tromper
to trick someone
1.14
donner une amende à
to punish someone, typically in a legal or official manner
Exemple
The authorities did him for embezzlement after a thorough investigation.
The police did them for vandalism in the city park.
1.15
être fait
to be destroyed or ruined
Exemple
The hurricane did the coastal town, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
The fire did the entire forest, leaving behind charred trees and ashes.
02
finir
to complete, finish, or accomplish something
2.1
aller
to travel a certain distance
Exemple
The airplane can do a non-stop flight of 3,000 miles.
My bike can do 50 miles on a single charge.
The electric scooter can do 20 miles on a full battery.
How many kilometers did you do on your road trip?
How many kilometers did you do on your road trip?
2.2
suffire
to be suitable or sufficient for a particular purpose or need
Exemple
'Thirty minutes will do.'
Would this necklace do?
A five-dollar one will do.
'This seat will do.'
'Three will do'
2.3
passer
to spend a specific period of time in prison
Exemple
The convict did fifteen years for manslaughter.
The convicted burglar did eight years behind bars.
She did three years for embezzlement.
She did two years for white-collar fraud.
He did seven years for aggravated assault.
2.4
aller à
to move at or reach a specific rate of speed
Exemple
The helicopter can do 150 knots in forward flight.
The cyclist was doing 20 kilometers per hour on the uphill climb.
The boat was doing 30 knots in the open sea.
The roller coaster can do speeds of up to 70 miles per hour.
The sports car can do 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds.
2.5
faire
to visit a specific place as a tourist
Exemple
The backpackers are doing Southeast Asia on a tight budget.
They did the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone National Park in a week.
Let's do the Louvre Museum this afternoon.
We want to do the Great Wall of China during our stay in Beijing.
We plan to do Rome and Florence during our Italy trip.
2.6
faire
to make or complete a specific journey
Exemple
The family did a camping trip in the national park.
He did a solo motorcycle trip across the country.
We did a boat tour around the scenic lake.
They did the hike to the summit in just a few hours.
Let's do a road trip to explore the neighboring cities.
2.7
faire
to prepare and cook a particular food
Exemple
I'll do some burgers on the grill for the barbecue.
I'll do the appetizers, and you can do the main course.
What's your favorite way to do salmon?
She's planning to do a roast chicken for dinner.
Let's do a barbecue and do some kebabs with different meats.
2.8
faire
to reach a certain sales figure
Exemple
Our goal is to do at least $500,000 in sales during the upcoming quarter.
Even during a slow season, the store managed to do a respectable amount in sales.
Despite the challenges, the team managed to do a record-breaking $2 million in sales.
The company aims to do a million in sales by the end of the fiscal year.
03
faire
to behave or act in a particular manner
3.1
faire
to affect in a positive or destructive way
Exemple
The misinformation campaign did harm to the credibility of the organization.
Heavy rainfall and flooding can do significant damage to crops.
Volunteer work can do a tremendous amount of good in local communities.
A supportive environment can do wonders for a child's development.
Substance abuse can do long-term damage to one's health.
3.2
aller
to get on or progress in a certain way
Exemple
The team did exceptionally well in the competition.
The new initiative is doing quite well so far.
The patient is doing well after the surgery, with a smooth recovery.
How is the project doing?
The athlete did well in the marathon, finishing in the top three.
04
refaire
to change the appearance of a room or living space by painting or decorating
05
[pour faire référence à un verbe déjà mentioné dans la phrase]
(pro-verb) used for referring to a verb that is mentioned earlier
06
[pour former des questions ou des negations]
(auxiliary verb) used in forming interrogative and negative sentences
07
vraiment
(auxiliary verb) used for adding emphasis on a positive verb
7.1
[pour ajouter un encouragement avec politesse aux imperatifs positifs]
(auxiliary verb) used for adding a polite encouragement to positive imperatives
Exemple
Do come in and make yourself at home.
08
refaire
to spend a specific amount of time on a particular activity
09
refaire
to imitate the actions or behavior associated with a specific person or thing
10
refaire
to perform household chores
Do
01
the syllable naming the first (tonic) note of any major scale in solmization
02
doctor's degree in osteopathy
03
an uproarious party
Exemple
What are you doing tomorrow?
In times of crisis, people often come together to do whatever is necessary.
When you're feeling overwhelmed, it's okay to take a break and do nothing for a while.
The couple did their bedroom in a calming shade of lavender.
You guys did a great job on the project!
