Hago mi cama
The English phrase "I make my bed" is translated into French as Hago mi cama.
This phrase means to arrange the sheets and blankets on a bed after waking up.
What mistakes should you avoid?
The source pack provides the Spanish phrase Hago mi cama instead of the French translation Je fais mon lit.
Did you know?
- The word lit is a homonym in French, meaning both 'bed' and the 'riverbed' where water flows.
- In French, the verb faire in Je fais mon lit is used for many daily chores, but unlike English, it is also used to describe the act of preparing a meal.
- While Je fais mon lit refers to the bed, French uses the word lit in the expression être au lit to describe not just sleeping, but also being sick or unavailable.
Examples in context
- Chaque matin, je fais mon lit avant de partir travailler.Every morning, I make my bed before leaving for work.
- Je prends quelques minutes chaque matin pour arranger mon lit.I take a few minutes every morning to tidy up my bed.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are talking about their morning routines.
- LucasHago mi cama apenas me despierto.I make my bed as soon as I wake up.
- ManonYo nunca lo hago, es aburrido.I never do it, it's boring.
- LucasPero así el cuarto se ve limpio.But that way the room looks clean.
- ManonTienes razón, Lucas.You are right, Lucas.
