Wendy asked: "Why isn't it 'll s'est fait FAIRE couper les cheveux? When do you use fais faire?"

AurélieKwiziq team member

Wendy asked: "Why isn't it 'll s'est fait FAIRE couper les cheveux? When do you use fais faire?"

This question relates to:French lesson "Faire + [infinitive] = to have something done in French (Causative)"

Asked 7 years ago

AurélieKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Wendy !

In this case, it would be redundant and awkward to use "faire faire couper", as you'd be saying "He's had had his hair cut."
You'll use "faire faire" when there's no other verb afterwards, to express "to have *something* done/made":
"J'ai fait faire une robe pour Laura." (I had a dress made for Laura.)
"Nous faisons faire des travaux dans notre cuisine." (We're having some work done in our kitchen.)

I hope that's helpful!
Bonne Année !

Like27 years ago

WendyC1Kwiziq community member

Thank you for the clear explanation, Am learning so much from this site. Bonne Année

Like07 years ago

Aurélie asked:View original

Wendy asked: "Why isn't it 'll s'est fait FAIRE couper les cheveux? When do you use fais faire?"

Don't have an account yet? Join today

« So "la fois dernière" and "la dernière fois" are interchangeable Il n'y a nulle part où je préférerais être. »

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level