faire la queue

faire la queue
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
verb phrase
a. to stand in line
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Pour obtenir ce formulaire, vous devez faire la queue devant le bureau A308.To obtain this form, you must stand in line in front of office A308.
b. to queue
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Il faut que j'envoie ce colis mais je déteste faire la queue au bureau de poste.I need to send this parcel, but I hate queuing at the post office.
c. to queue up
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Les fans ont fait la queue dans le froid dans l'espoir de voir leur idole.Fans queued up in the cold in the hope of seeing their idol.
a. to get in line
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Si vous voulez une baguette, faites la queue, comme tout le monde !If you want a baguette, get in line like everyone else!
b. to line up
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Les gens ont commencé à faire la queue pour monter dans le bus.People started lining up to get on the bus.
c. to join the queue
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Pour voir ce film, nous devons faire la queue dehors.To see this film, we have to join the queue outside.
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