Signification en français

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Make up a thing like that

🇬🇧 UK //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//

Sens de Make up a thing like that

To invent or fabricate something that isn’t true.

In simple words: create something that doesn't really exist

Make up a thing like that dans une phrase

• He tends to just *make up a thing like that* when he runs out of ideas.
• You can’t just *make up a thing like that* and expect me to believe you!
• She likes to *make up a thing like that* during our storytelling sessions.

Comment utiliser Make up a thing like that

Used informally when discussing fictitious events or stories. Avoid in formal writing or serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

make up + object

Memory hint

Think of 'make up' as inventing a story with fun imagination.

Mots liés

Collocations with Make up a thing like that

• make up stories
• make up excuses
• make up events

Synonyms for Make up a thing like that

• invent
• fabricate
• concoct
• devise
• dream up

Opposites of Make up a thing like that

• tell the truth
• be honest

Common mistakes with Make up a thing like that

• Confusing with 'make something up' which means to invent a lie.
• Using in overly serious contexts.
• Misplacing 'like that' which can confuse the meaning.

Questions fréquentes sur Make up a thing like that

Que signifie Make up a thing like that?

create something that doesn't really exist

Que signifie Make up a thing like that en français ?

create something that doesn't really exist

Quelle est la définition de Make up a thing like that?

To invent or fabricate something that isn’t true.

Comment utiliser Make up a thing like that dans une phrase?

He tends to just *make up a thing like that* when he runs out of ideas.

Peux-tu donner un autre exemple de Make up a thing like that?

You can’t just *make up a thing like that* and expect me to believe you!

Quels sont les synonymes de Make up a thing like that?

Quelques alternatives courantes : invent, fabricate, concoct, devise, dream up.

Quel est le contraire de Make up a thing like that?

Les sens opposés incluent tell the truth, be honest.

Quels mots vont avec Make up a thing like that?

Il s'associe souvent à make up stories, make up excuses, make up events.

Quelles sont les erreurs courantes avec Make up a thing like that?

Confusing with 'make something up' which means to invent a lie. Using in overly serious contexts. Misplacing 'like that' which can confuse the meaning.

Comment prononce-t-on Make up a thing like that?

US: //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//, UK: //meɪk ʌp ə θɪŋ laɪk ðæt//. Écoute l'audio ci-dessus pour entendre la prononciation native.

Make up a thing like that est-il formel ou informel?

"Make up a thing like that" est informel, il convient donc aux conversations détendues entre amis et en famille.

Quand dois-je utiliser Make up a thing like that?

Used informally when discussing fictitious events or stories. Avoid in formal writing or serious discussions.