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makinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
US
/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
Used attributively in compounds like “money-making” or “decision-making,” indicating involvement in producing something.
Synonyms
creating
producing
forming
constructing
manufacturing
fabricating
generating
building
fashioning
shaping
assembling
forging
engendering
causing
originating
makingnoun
makings
pl
The making of the film took over two years to complete.
La fabrication du film a pris plus de deux ans.
qualitésAu pluriel, dans l'expression « the makings of ... ».
She has all the makings of a great leader.
Elle a toutes les qualités d'une grande dirigeante.
Additional translations
productionSurtout dans un contexte général ou industriel.
atoutsAu pluriel, pour insister sur les éléments favorables au succès.
Synonyms
creation
production
formation
construction
fabrication
development
assembly
manufacture
makeverb

making

Gerund

made
Past Simple
made
Past Participle
making
Gerund
UK
/meɪk/
US
/meɪk/
faireSens général de création, fabrication ou exécution.
She plans to make a cake for the party.
Elle prévoit de faire un gâteau pour la fête.
provoquerAu sens de causer un effet, un résultat ou une réaction.
The new policy will make a significant impact on the economy.
La nouvelle politique provoquera un impact important sur l’économie.
obligerAu sens de contraindre quelqu’un à faire quelque chose.
The teacher made the students redo their assignments.
Le professeur a obligé les élèves à refaire leurs devoirs.
gagnerAu sens de gagner de l’argent ou réaliser un profit.
He makes a good living as a software developer.
Il gagne bien sa vie comme développeur logiciel.
faireAu sens de préparer, arranger ou mettre en ordre.
Can you make the bed before you leave?
Peux-tu faire le lit avant de partir ?
atteindreAu sens d’arriver à temps ou de parvenir à un lieu ou un événement.
I hope we can make it to the concert on time.
J’espère que nous pourrons atteindre le concert à l’heure.
prendreAu sens de prendre une décision.
She made a quick decision to leave the company.
Elle a pris rapidement la décision de quitter l’entreprise.
Additional translations
fabriquerQuand il s’agit de produire ou d’assembler quelque chose.
entraînerAu sens de produire comme conséquence.
forcerAu sens de contrainte plus forte ou plus directe.
parvenir àAu sens d’arriver à accomplir un déplacement ou de réussir à arriver quelque part.
Synonyms
create
produce
construct
form
fashion
assemble
devise
generate
build
manufacture
Antonyms
break
destroy
ruin

Definitions

makinggerund / present participle
Engaged in or concerned with producing or creating something, especially when placed before another noun.
They unveiled a money-making strategy that quickly became profitable.
makingnoun
The process of producing or creating something.
The making of the film took over two years to complete.
The qualities or ingredients that are likely to lead to future success or achievement.
She has all the makings of a great leader.
makeverb
To create or form something by putting parts together or combining substances.
She plans to make a cake for the party.
To cause something to exist or happen.
The new policy will make a significant impact on the economy.
To compel or force someone to do something.
The teacher made the students redo their assignments.
To earn or acquire money or profit.
He makes a good living as a software developer.
To prepare or arrange something.
Can you make the bed before you leave?
To reach or arrive at a place or event.
I hope we can make it to the concert on time.
To perform or execute an action.
She made a quick decision to leave the company.
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