False Friends

Faux amis

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Introduction

Introduction

While linguists call these false cognates, false friends refer to words that sound like English words but have different meanings in French.

It's important to learn these well, because using them incorrectly can be embarrassing.

Vocabulary

Vocabulaire

fait
fact
résumer
to summarize
journée
day's work day
location
hire rent

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