Accommoder, vtr : to prepare, to adapt.

The French word « accommoder » looks a lot like the English word “accomodate.”

The word “accomodate” in English typically means to provide lodging or to provide space. It can also mean to fulfill a need or request, or to adapt to something.

As a semi-false cognate, in French « accommoder » can mean “to prepare” or “to adapt.”

Ce chef accommode très bien les poissons.
This chef is very good at preparing fish.

Le président accommode son discours à la situation actuelle.
The president adapts his speech to the current situation.