How to Say “Made By” in French

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fait par
The English phrase "made by" is translated into French as fait par.
This phrase is used to indicate the person or entity that created or produced something. The phrase 'Fabriqué par' is a formal way to say 'made by' when discussing manufactured products or objects.

How does it change in a sentence?

The phrase 'fabriqué par' becomes fabriquée par when referring to a feminine subject.

Did you know?

  • While fait par is used for creators, the phrase fait maison is the standard way to say 'homemade', and it is legally protected in France to ensure restaurants actually make the food on site.
  • The word fait in this phrase shares its DNA with the English word 'fact', as both descend from the Latin 'factum', meaning 'something done'.
  • While fait par is common, you might see réalisé par on film credits to mean 'made by'. In French, 'made by' for an artistic work often implies a sense of 'brought to life' or 'executed'.

Examples in context

  • Un sacrifice de dame vraiment incroyable a été fait par Kevin Spragett contre Fred South en Ontario 1976 : 1.e4 Cc6 2.Cf3 d6 3.d4 Fg4 4.d5 Ce5 5.Cxe5 Fxd1. Les noirs ont abandonné au dix-neuvième coup.
    A truly incredible queen sacrifice was made by Kevin Spragett against Fred South in Ontario 1976: 1.e4 Nc6 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 Bg4 4.d5 Ne5 5.Nxe5 Bxd1. Black gave up on the nineteenth move.
    This sentence shows the use of fait par in the context of a chess game description.
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  • Ces meubles sont fabriqués par des artisans talentueux.
    These furniture pieces are made by talented artisans.
  • J'ai goûté le gâteau fait par ma grand-mère.
    I tasted the cake made by my grandmother.
  • Ce film a été fait par une équipe québécoise talentueuse.
    This film was made by a talented Quebecois team.
  • Cette horloge a été conçue par un horloger suisse renommé.
    This clock was made by a renowned Swiss watchmaker.
  • Ce gâteau a été fait par ma grand-mère.
    This cake was made by my grandmother.
  • Le choix du menu a été fait par le chef.
    The choice of the menu was made by the chef.

Example conversation

Hugo and Emma are looking at a handmade ceramic vase in a shop.

  1. Hugo

    C'est un très beau vase, Emma.
    It's a very beautiful vase, Emma.
  2. Emma

    Oui, il est fait par un artisan local.
    Yes, it is made by a local artisan.
  3. Hugo

    Est-ce qu'il est cher ?
    Is it expensive?
  4. Emma

    Non, il est assez abordable.
    No, it is quite affordable.

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