French Expression · Intermediate
Faire exprès
To do on purpose / To do intentionally
Pronunciation: FAIR ek-SPRESS
Meaning
To perform an action with intention, not by accident.
Example
Il a fait exprès de me bousculer.
He pushed me on purpose.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Faire exprès out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.