fait
/fɛ/
The English phrase 'made' is translated into French as fait.
In French, fait covers both the English meanings of 'made' (created) and 'done' (completed). For manufactured goods, employ fabriqué or assemblé (assembled) followed by the country or manufacturer. Another formal expression that is often used interchangeably with 'fait en' is fabriqué en.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form fait is the past participle of the verb faire (to do/make). When used as an adjective or with certain auxiliary verbs, the past participle fait must agree in gender with the object, becoming faite for feminine nouns. The past participle fait becomes faits when agreeing with a masculine plural object.
How do you pronounce it?
/fɛ/
Did you know?
- The French verb faire is so versatile that fait can appear in phrases describing the weather, such as il fait beau, which literally translates to 'it makes beautiful'.
- In cooking, the term fait maison describes food 'made' in the house. In France, strict laws regulate this label to ensure the food was actually prepared on-site and not just reheated.
- In legal or formal contexts, the term fait accompli is used in both English and French to describe a thing that has already been done and cannot be changed.
Examples in context
- Tu l'as fait !You made it!This sentence is useful for expressing that someone successfully made something using the form fait.Tatoeba #468934 by sacredceltic, translation #687946 by lukaszpp
- Qui l'a fait ?Who made it?This sentence is useful for asking who made something using the form fait.Tatoeba #579927 by sacredceltic, translation #2254862 by CK
- Ça m'a fait rire.That made me laugh.This sentence is useful for describing an action that caused a reaction using the form fait.Tatoeba #1466088 by sacredceltic, translation #1435689 by CM
- Ce produit est fait en France.This product is made in France.
- Ces articles sont fabriqués en Chine.These items are made in China.
- Ce gâteau a été fait par ma grand-mère.This cake was made by my grandmother.
- Cette voiture est assemblée en Allemagne.This car is assembled in Germany.
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Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are looking at a homemade cake in the kitchen.
- LucasC'est toi qui l'as fait ?Did you make it?
- EmmaOui, je l'ai fait moi-même.Yes, I made it myself.
- LucasIl est très bon.It is very good.
- EmmaMerci, c'est gentil.Thank you, that is kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry fait, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
