Balance, nf : scales, weighing scales; (slang) snitch, squealer . jeter qch dans la balance : to throw sth into the equation faire pencher la balance en faveur de qn/qch : to tip the scales in favour of sb/sth la Balance : Libra être de la Balance : to be Libra The French word « […]
Bachelier, nm : student who has passed the baccalaureate exam, a high school graduate. The French word « bachelier » looks very similar to the English word “bachelor.” The word “bachelor” in English typically means “an unmarried man,” but it also refers to a diploma from a university … Bachelor’s Degree. In French « bachelier […]
Apologie, nf : justification, vindication, praise. The French word « apologie» looks almost exactly like the English word “apology.” The word “apology” in English typically means “an expression of regret.” In French « apologie » means “justification, vindication, praise.” Ce livre est une apologie de la curiosité. This book is a justification of curiosity. This […]
Annonceur / Annonceuse, nm / nf : announcer, advertiser. The French word « annonceur » looks almost exactly like the English word “announcer.” The word “announcer” in English typically means someone “who introduces a TV show, or an event.” In French « annonceur » can mean “announcer,” but typically it means “advertiser.” Cet annonceur a […]
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,” […]
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