French Expression · Intermediate
la faire
to fool
Pronunciation: /la fɛʁ/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to fool".
Example
on ne me la fait pas, à moi ! à d'autres ! laisse-moi rire !
don't give me that! tell it to the marines! my eye! pull the other one!
Practice tips
- Practice la faire out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French expression is for intermediate-level learners.