fabriqué
The English word 'manufactured' is translated into French as fabriqué.
In a literal sense, it refers to physical manufacturing. However, when used in a figurative context, such as describing an excuse or a story, it carries the negative connotation of being 'made up' or 'fabricated' (fake).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Use fabriqué for masculine singular nouns, fabriquée for feminine singular nouns, fabriqués for masculine plural nouns and fabriquées for feminine plural nouns.
Did you know?
- The French word manufacture exists but is rarely used for modern factories, instead referring mostly to luxury goods or traditional arts like porcelain and carpets.
- The word fabrique has a specialized architectural meaning, referring to the 'fabrique' of a cathedral, which is the board of people responsible for its maintenance.
- The word fabriqué shares a linguistic ancestor with the English word 'fabric'. In both languages, the underlying concept connects the act of making things to the materials used to create them.
Examples in context
- La montre est fabriquée en Suisse.The watch is manufactured in Switzerland.This sentence uses fabriqué to show where a watch is manufactured.Tatoeba #11156922 by lbdx, translation #46990 by shekitten
- Cette machine a été fabriquée en France.This machine was manufactured in France.This sentence uses fabriqué to describe where a machine was manufactured.Tatoeba #338096 by shiboy, translation #57457 by CK
- Les passages dans les livres sur lesquels est bâtie l'idée de la théorie de la rédemption ont été fabriqués de toutes pièces à cette fin.The passages in the books upon which the idea of theory of redemption is built, have been manufactured and fabricated for that purpose.This sentence uses fabriqué to show how certain passages in books were manufactured or fabricated.Tatoeba #1533698 by sacredceltic, translation #1530070 by teapot
- Le produit est fabriqué en France.The product is manufactured in France.
- Les produits sont industriellement produits en série.The products are manufactured industrially in series.
- Nous sommes spécialisés dans la production de biens manufacturés.We specialize in the production of manufactured goods.
- Ces jouets sont faits en Chine.These toys are made in China.
- Cette voiture est produite localement.This car is produced locally.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are looking at a piece of furniture in a store.
- GabrielC'est fabriqué en quel matériau ?What material is this manufactured from?
- LéaC'est fabriqué en bois recyclé.It is manufactured from recycled wood.
- GabrielEst-ce que c'est fabriqué ici ?Is it manufactured here?
- LéaOui, c'est fabriqué dans notre région.Yes, it is manufactured in our region.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
