French Phrase
J'ai fait de l'info.
Meaning
This phrase uses the verb 'faire' (to do/make) combined with 'l'info,' which is a common clipping of 'l'informatique.' It indicates that someone has studied, worked in, or completed a degree related to computer science or information technology.
When to use
Use this in informal settings when talking about your educational background or career path. It is a very natural way to answer the question 'What did you study?' in a casual conversation.
✦Grammar Breakdown
J'aifaitde l'info
Passé Composé
The phrase uses 'ai fait' (the past participle of 'faire') to describe a completed action in the past.
Partitive Article
'De l'' is used before a noun starting with a vowel to indicate a general field of study or an unspecified amount.
🗨In Conversation
Tu as fait quoi comme études ?
What did you study?
J'ai fait de l'info pendant trois ans.
I studied computer science for three years.
✕Common Mistakes
J'ai fait l'informatique.
You must use the partitive article 'de' with 'faire' when talking about subjects or activities.
J'ai fait de l'information.
While 'info' is short for 'informatique', the full word 'information' usually refers to news or data, not the field of study.
↔Alternatives
J'ai étudié l'informatique.
I studied computer science.
Je suis dans l'info.
I am in IT / I work in tech.
Cultural Tip
French speakers love to shorten long words, a process called apocope. Using 'l'info' instead of 'l'informatique' makes you sound much more like a native speaker and less like a textbook.