Faire or mettre?

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Faire or mettre?

Tu nous vas mettre en retard ….. why can’t we say tu nous vas faire en retard?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "I can't find my shirt!"

Freeform Writing Exercise B2

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ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Because in French you "put some in delay". You don't "make someone late".

https://www.wordreference.com/fren/mettre%20en%20retard

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Faire or mettre?

Tu nous vas mettre en retard ….. why can’t we say tu nous vas faire en retard?

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