fais-le
The English phrase 'do it' can be translated to French as fais-le.
In this specific context, fais-le is used as a way to say 'to have sex'.
Meaning: to have sex (verb)
Did you know?
- If you say fais-le in a romantic setting, a French speaker might look around for an object you are referring to, such as a chore or a task, rather than understanding it as a sexual invitation.
- In very casual or slang contexts, the verb faire is replaced by niquer, which is considered vulgar and carries a connotation similar to 'to screw'.
- The word le in fais-le is a pronoun that can refer to any masculine object, making the phrase ambiguous and potentially humorous depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Fais-le à nouveau !Do it again!Tatoeba #1021623 by sacredceltic, translation #31506 by CK
- Fais-le plus tard !Do it later!Tatoeba #10888011 by Micsmithel, translation #8997502 by mccarras
- Fais-le tout de suite.Do it right now.Tatoeba #7416482 by lbdx, translation #3333940 by CK
- Le spectacle sera incroyable, fonce !The show will be incredible, go for it!
- Si vous voulez commencer la présentation, allez-y.If you want to start the presentation, go ahead.
- J'ai du mal avec ce problème de mathématiques. Fais-le pour moi, s'il te plaît.I'm struggling with this math problem. Can you do it for me, please?
- Ce rapport doit être soumis immédiatement. Pouvez-vous le faire dès que possible ?This report needs to be submitted right away. Can you do it as soon as possible?
- Si vous pensez être prêt à prendre le poste de leader, allez-y et montrez-nous de quoi vous êtes capable.If you think you're ready to take on the leadership role, go ahead and show us what you can do.
- 59 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is talking in their bedroom.
- NathanTu me manques trop.I miss you too much.
- LéaMoi aussi, Nathan.Me too, Nathan.
- NathanS'il te plaît, fais-le.Please, do it.
- LéaD'accord, Léa adore ça.Okay, Léa loves that.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
