"Il fait vraiment pitié."

[mainflag]

French to English

"Il fait vraiment pitié."

Does this mean "He has a lot of pity [for someone]." ?

Thanks.

 

[Benjy]

French to English

"Il fait vraiment pitié."

Does this mean "He has a lot of pity [for someone]." ?

Thanks.

it means that HE is pitiful

 

[mainflag]

Thank you.

Can you further clarify my understanding? What is the meaning of "fait" in this context?

 

[fetchezlavache]

in this context fait would means something along the lines of 'causes, induces'.
he makes others feel pity towards him.

 

[mainflag]

I understand - thank you.