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. […]
Rester, vi : to remain, to stay, to be left. The French word «rester » looks a lot like the English word “rest.” The word “rest” in English typically means relaxation. In French « rester » means to remain, to stay, to be left. Il reste le seul élève du collège en compétition. He is […]
Réaliser, vtr : make, produce, create, do, undertake, execute, carry out; fulfill, achieve, accomplish, realize. The French word «réaliser » looks almost the same as the English word “realize.” The word “realize” in English typically means to be aware, or to become aware of something. As a semi-false cognate, in French « réaliser » can […]
Publicité, nf : advertising in general, a commercial or advertisement, or publicity. The French word « publicité » looks almost the same as the English word “publicity.” The word “publicity” in English typically refers to the technique, process, or business of gaining public notice or mention. As a semi-false cognate, in French « publicité » […]
Professeur, nmf : a high school, college, or university teacher or instructor. The French word « professeur » looks almost the same as the English word “professor.” The word “professor” in English typically exclusively means “a teacher at a university.” As a semi-false cognate, in French « professeur » can mean “a university teacher or […]
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