Agenda, nm : diary, datebook, calendar on computer, schedule, planner. The French word « agenda » looks exactly like the English word “agenda.” The word “agenda” in English typically means “things to do” or “an underlying goal.” An agenda can also mean “a diary” in English In French « agenda » means “diary, datebook, calendar […]
Affluence, nf : crowd, crowds. une forte affluence : large crowds une faible affluence : small numbers connaître un record d’affluence : record numbers battre un record d’affluence : to have record crowds heures d’affluencer : rush hour jours d’affluence : busy period The French word « affluence » looks exactly like the English word […]
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 […]
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