Faites or faisez

Question

I was marked wrong on this one. Vous faisez la queue seems correct. Not understanding why it would be vous faites la queue? Thank you.

Accepted Answer

Hi Susan, 
This is what we call a 'logical error' and it is the kind that young French children also make as they pick up the conjugation patterns of grammar when learning to speak the language.
Irregular verbs catch learners out.
The verb faire is a very important irregular verb to learn, another example would be dire.
The mistake is saying :
vous disez
instead of
vous dites
You will get used to the correct form through practice.
Here are the Kwiziq lessons for both verbs in the present tense -
https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/conjugate-faire-in-le-present-present-tense
https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/conjugate-dire-in-le-present-present-tense

Answer

Faire is an irregular verb. In present tense 'vous faites' is correct. There are many verb conjugation lists and reference sites available. 2 linked below

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/verb-conjugations/

https://bescherelle.com/le-conjugueur-bescherelle

Answer

Sorry Susan - must have missed where you mentioned disez !

Answer

Of course, that is correct! I knew that....just forgot. And thanks for adding disez as well. Same idea. Thanks !