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to do up
[phrase form: do]
01
fermer, attacher
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
Transitive: to do up a button or similar fastening
Exemples
Before heading out, he made sure to do up the buttons on his coat to stay warm.
Avant de sortir, il a pris soin de boutonner les boutons de son manteau pour rester au chaud.
02
se faire beau/belle, se pomponner
to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to do up oneself
Exemples
Before the party, he decided to do himself up, opting for a sharp suit and polished shoes.
Avant la fête, il a décidé de se faire beau, optant pour un costume élégant et des chaussures cirées.
03
rénover, remettre à neuf
to improve the appearance of a building by repairing or decorating it
DialectBritish
BritishTransitive: to do up a building
Exemples
The business owner invested in doing up the storefront to attract more customers with an appealing look.
Le propriétaire de l'entreprise a investi dans la rénovation de la devanture pour attirer plus de clients avec un look attrayant.
04
préparer, apprêter
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
Exemples
Instead of ordering takeout, she chose to do up a homemade meal for her family.
Au lieu de commander à emporter, elle a choisi de préparer un repas fait maison pour sa famille.
05
refaire, nettoyer à fond
to clean a room or a house thoroughly, often in preparation for a special occasion or a new occupant
Transitive: to do up a room or a house
Exemples
The tenants were required to do up the apartment before moving out, leaving it in pristine condition.
Les locataires étaient tenus de refaire à neuf l'appartement avant de déménager, le laissant dans un état impeccable.
06
emballer, ficeler
to wrap something into a compact form
Exemples
Can you help me do up this package before we head to the post office?
Pouvez-vous m'aider à emballer ce colis avant d'aller à la poste ?
