🇫🇷 How to say

“to make” in French

fabriquer
Illustration of "to make" in a French cultural setting
A worker in a factory assembling a wooden chair, carefully joining the pieces together with precision tools under bright workshop lights.

Usage note

Fabriquer is used for creating or producing objects, often implying a process or craftsmanship, and is common in both professional and everyday contexts.

Examples

  • Il fabrique des meubles.

    He makes furniture.

  • Nous fabriquons du pain à la maison.

    We make bread at home.

  • Elle fabrique un cadeau pour son ami.

    She is making a gift for her friend.

Quick check

What does "fabriquer" mean?

  • A. to make
  • B. to run
  • C. to have
  • D. to work

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