Achever, vtr : to finish, to finish [sth] off, to complete. The French word « achever » looks a lot like the English word “achieve.” The word “achieve” in English typically means to accomplish or to be successful. In French, « achever » means “to finish, to finish something off, or to complete.” Vous pourrez […]
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 […]
Abuser, vtr : to take advantage of; overdo, overindulge in; exceed, overstep, abuse. The French word « abuser » looks almost exactly like the English word “abuse.” The word “abuse” in English typically means to treat someone badly, to misuse something, or to consume too much. As a semi-false cognate, in French « abuser » […]
Zone, nf : zone, area; rough area, trashy. The French word « zone » looks exactly like the English word “zone.” The word “zone” in English typically refers to an area, but can refer to a “time zone” or “climate zone.” As a semi-false cognate, in French « zone » can mean “zone or area,” […]
Unique, adj : only, unique, one of a kind. The French word « unique » looks exactly like the English word “unique.” The word “unique” in English typically means unique, inimitable, or exceptionnel. As a semi-false cognate, in French « unique » changes meaning depending on its position in relation to the noun it modifies. […]
Type, nm : a guy, a bloke; also, a type, a kind, and perfect example or model. The French word « type » looks exactly like the English word “type.” The word “type” in English typically refers to a particular kind, or class; in printing, the word “type” means character. As a semi-false cognate, in […]
Sympathique (often shortened to « sympa » ), adj : nice, kind, likeable, friendly, pleasant, enjoyable. The French word « sympathique » looks very similar to the English word “sympathetic.” The word “sympathetic” in English typically refers to someone showing compassion or showing understanding. In French « sympathique » means nice, kind, likeable, friendly, pleasant, […]
Sale, adj : dirty, filthy, scruffy, careless, bad. The French word « sale » looks exactly like the English word “sale.” The word “sale” in English typically refers to a commercial transaction, or a reduced price offering. In French « sale » means dirty, filthy, scruffy, careless, or bad. Tes chaussures sont très sales, enlève-les […]
Robe, nf : a dress, a gown (= a formal dress), or a judge’s garment. The French word « robe » looks exactly like the English word “robe.” The word “robe” in English typically refers to a dressing gown, a housecoat, or a judge’s garment. In French « robe » refers to a dress, a […]
Réunion, nf : meeting, get-together, collation, assembly. The French word «réunion » looks a lot like the English word “reunion.” The word “reunion” in English typically means a meeting of old friends, or relatives. In French « réunion » means a meeting, get-together, collation, or assembly. Ce soir, il y a une réunion du personnel. […]
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