False FriendsFaux Amis

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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.

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Word List

Play actuel
current
Play ancien
former; ancient
Play informations
news; information; data
Play divertissement
entertainment
Play attendre
to wait

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