noun🔗ShareFabrication, création, réalisationThe act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction."The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "La fabrication complexe du modèle d'avion a mis en valeur les compétences de l'étudiant.actionprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFabrication, développementProcess of growth or development."As a child, he didn’t seem like a genius in the making."Enfant, il ne semblait pas être un génie en devenir.processbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCréer, fabriquerTo create."The children were making a paper airplane in class. "Les enfants fabriquaient un avion en papier en classe.actionprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgir, se comporterTo behave, to act."He made as if to punch him, but they both laughed and shook hands."Il fit comme pour le frapper, mais ils ont tous les deux ri et se sont serré la main.actionbeingcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTendre à, contribuer à, avoir un effetTo tend; to contribute; to have effect; with for or against."My new study habits are making a difference in my schoolwork. "Mes nouvelles habitudes d'étude ont un effet positif sur mon travail scolaire.actiontendencyprocessfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareConstituer, formerTo constitute."One swallow does not a summer make."Une hirondelle ne fait pas le printemps.actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire, constituerTo add up to, have a sum of."Two and four make six."Deux et quatre font six.mathamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterpréter, comprendre(construed with of, typically interrogative) To interpret."I don’t know what to make of it."Je ne sais pas comment l'interpréter.languagewordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéussir(usually stressed) To bring into success."She married into wealth and so has it made."Elle a épousé la richesse et a ainsi réussi.achievementbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRendre, faire(ditransitive, second object is an adjective or participle) To cause to be."Did I make myself heard?"Est-ce que je me suis fait entendre ?languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire semblant de, prétendreTo cause to appear to be; to represent as."The student was making the difficult math problem seem easy to his classmates. "L'étudiant faisait semblant que le problème de maths difficile semblait facile à ses camarades de classe.appearancestyleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire, contraindre(ditransitive, second object is a verb) To cause (to do something); to compel (to do something)."I was made to feel like a criminal."On m'a fait me sentir comme un criminel.actionlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareForcer à faire(ditransitive, second object is a verb, can be stressed for emphasis or clarity) To force to do."Don’t let them make you suffer."Ne les laissez pas vous forcer à souffrir.actionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIndiquer, suggérer(ditransitive, of a fact) To indicate or suggest to be."His past mistakes don’t make him a bad person."Ses erreurs passées ne suggèrent pas qu'il soit une mauvaise personne.languagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire le lit(of a bed) To cover neatly with bedclothes."Before going to bed, she made her bed neatly, covering the sheets and blankets evenly. "Avant d'aller se coucher, elle a fait son lit soigneusement, couvrant les draps et les couvertures de manière uniforme.utilitybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareReconnaître, identifier, repérer(law enforcement) To recognise, identify, spot."The security guard was making the suspicious package as a potential threat. "L'agent de sécurité identifiait le colis suspect comme une menace potentielle.policelawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareArriver à, parvenir àTo arrive at a destination, usually at or by a certain time."We should make Cincinnati by 7 tonight."Nous devrions arriver à Cincinnati avant 7 heures ce soir.timeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe diriger, allerTo proceed (in a direction)."The hikers were making good progress up the mountain. "Les randonneurs progressaient bien en direction du sommet de la montagne.directionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParcourirTo cover (a given distance) by travelling."The family is making the long drive to the beach. "La famille parcourt la longue route jusqu'à la plage.directionwaytrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtteindreTo move at (a speed)."The ship could make 20 knots an hour in calm seas."Le navire pouvait atteindre 20 nœuds à l'heure par mer calme.vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareNommer, désignerTo appoint; to name."The principal is making Mr. Garcia the new head of the school's science department. "Le principal nomme M. Garcia nouveau chef du département scientifique de l'école.governmentpoliticsjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIntroniser, initierTo induct into the Mafia or a similar organization (as a made man)."The crime boss was known for making young men into members of his organization. "Le parrain était connu pour introniser de jeunes hommes dans son organisation.grouporganizationculturesocietyritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéféquer, urinerTo defecate or urinate."The dog was making in the backyard again. "Le chien a encore déféqué dans le jardin.bodyphysiologyfunctionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGagner, obtenirTo earn, to gain (money, points, membership or status)."By completing extra assignments, students can make extra points in their class. "En effectuant des devoirs supplémentaires, les élèves peuvent gagner des points supplémentaires dans leur classe.businessfinanceeconomyachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRégler, couvrirTo pay, to cover (an expense); chiefly used after expressions of inability."I can't afford to buy a new laptop, so I'm making the expense a little at a time. "Je n'ai pas les moyens d'acheter un nouvel ordinateur portable, alors je règle la dépense petit à petit.financebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareComposer des vers, versifierTo compose verses; to write poetry; to versify."The student was making a poem about her grandmother's garden. "L'étudiante composait un poème sur le jardin de sa grand-mère.literaturewritingartlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÉdicter, établirTo enact; to establish."The new school policy is making attendance mandatory for all students. "La nouvelle politique scolaire rend la présence obligatoire pour tous les élèves.governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDevenir, se transformer enTo develop into; to prove to be."His hard work in the evenings is making him a better student. "Son travail acharné le soir fait de lui un meilleur étudiant.actionprocessoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFormer, formulerTo form or formulate in the mind."made a questionable decision"pris une décision douteusemindactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccomplir, réaliserTo perform a feat."make a leap"Accomplir un saut.achievementactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRéussir, trouver son publicTo gain sufficient audience to warrant its existence."The new online tutoring service is making good progress; it's gaining enough students to justify its continued operation. "Le nouveau service de tutorat en ligne réussit bien ; il trouve suffisamment d'élèves pour justifier la poursuite de son activité.businessachievementmediaentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgir, faire, gérer, s'ingérerTo act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make."My neighbor is constantly making trouble by playing loud music late at night. "Mon voisin cause constamment des ennuis en jouant de la musique forte tard dans la nuit.actionprocesswayworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAccroître, augmenterTo increase; to augment; to accrue."The company is making its profits by selling more products. "L'entreprise accroît ses bénéfices en vendant plus de produits.businesseconomyfinanceamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareÊtre engagé dans, s'occuper deTo be engaged or concerned in."My sister is making a lot of effort in her studies this term. "Ma sœur fait beaucoup d'efforts dans ses études ce semestre.actionprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire en sorte que, amenerTo cause to be (in a specified place), used after a subjective what."What is making the noise downstairs? "Qu'est-ce qui fait du bruit en bas ?languagegrammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDéflorerTo take the virginity of.sexactionbodyhumanmoralsocietycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAvoir des relations sexuelles, faire l'amourTo have sexual intercourse with."I heard that John was making trouble with Maria. "J'ai entendu dire que John avait des problèmes avec Maria.sexactionbodyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
