fabriquer

This is the 9835th most frequent French word.


fabriquer

To make or manufacture.


In this sentence, 'fabriquer' is used to describe the physical process of creating or constructing an item, emphasizing craftsmanship.

Il sait comment fabriquer une table en bois.

He knows how to make a wooden table.


Here, 'fabriquer' refers to the production of items on a larger scale, particularly in an industrial or commercial context.

Est-ce que cette entreprise fabrique encore des jouets?

Does this company still manufacture toys?


In this example, 'fabriquer' is metaphorically employed to mean invent or come up with something intangible, in this case an excuse.

Elle a réussi à fabriquer une excuse pour éviter la réunion.

She managed to fabricate an excuse to avoid the meeting.