make up
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make up
A transitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that requires a direct object (e.g., to pick up [the phone]).
1. (to invent)
a. inventer
We found out that Teagan made up the entire story.Nous avons découvert que Teagan avait inventé toute l’histoire.
a. composer
We're studying the bones that make up the human skeleton.Nous étudions les os qui composent le squelette humain.
3. (to prepare)
a. préparer
Heidi, could you make up a surprise for the kids?Heidi, tu pourrais préparer une surprise pour les enfants ?
a. rattraper
I've no idea how we're going to make up for all this lost time.Je ne sais pas du tout comment on va rattraper tout ce temps perdu.
a. maquiller
I want to make my sister up for her wedding.Je veux maquiller ma sœur pour son mariage.
An intransitive phrasal verb is a phrasal verb that does not require a direct object (e.g., to sit up).
a. se réconcilier
My aunts aren't talking to each other, but they'll make up eventually.Mes tantes ne se parlent pas, mais elles finiront par se réconcilier.
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