fait
/fɛ/
The English word 'done' is translated into French as fait.
fait is used to express that a task has been completed. In the context of food, it can also mean that something is cooked or prepared.
Meaning: expresses that a task has been completed (intj)
Which one should you use?
While fait focuses on the act of having performed something, fini is used to emphasize that something has reached its end or conclusion. In the context of food, fait implies it is cooked/prepared, whereas prêt implies it is ready to be served or eaten.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word fait is the past participle of the verb faire (to do/make). When used as an adjective or part of a passive construction, fait must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, becoming faite for feminine nouns. When used as an adjective or part of a passive construction, fait must agree in number, becoming faits for masculine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɛ/
Did you know?
- The word fait shares a common ancestor with the English word 'fact', as both trace back to the Latin 'factum', meaning 'a thing done'.
- If a French speaker says C'est fait after a long argument, they might be implying that the matter is now closed and non-negotiable.
- In French, you might encounter the expression fait accompli, which refers to a thing that has already been done and cannot be changed. English speakers often use this exact same French phrase to describe a 'done deal' or an unalterable situation.
Examples in context
- Tu l'as fait !You've done it!This sentence is useful for expressing that someone has successfully performed an action with fait.Tatoeba #468934 by sacredceltic, translation #16321 by CK
- Elle a fait ça.She has done this.This sentence is useful for describing an action performed by a third party with fait.Tatoeba #3659975 by THURET, translation #2858500 by Amastan
- Le mal est fait.The damage is done.This sentence is useful for describing a completed state of harm with fait.Tatoeba #1251512 by U2FS, translation #31341 by Zifre
- J'ai terminéI am done
- Oui, c'est faitYes, it's done
- J'ai terminé la tâcheI have finished the task
- Les devoirs sont faitsThe homework is done
- J'ai bouclé le projetI've finished the project
- 1031 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are finishing up chores at home.
- NathanC'est fait ?Is it done?
- ManonOui, j'ai tout fait.Yes, I have done everything.
- NathanTu l'as fait très vite.You did it very quickly.
- ManonMerci, Nathan.Thanks, Nathan.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry fait, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fait, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
