Pièce, nf : a room, a sheet of paper, a coin, or a play; a piece only in the sense of a collection. The French word « pièce » looks very similar to the English word “pièce.” The word “piece” in English typically means “a part of something.” As a semi-false cognate, in French « […]
Partie, nf : part, section. The French word « partie » looks very similar to the English word “party.” The word “party” in English typically means “a social gathering.” In French, « partie » means part or section. Nous étudions les différentes parties du cerveau. We were studying the different parts of the brain. Cette […]
Opportunité, nf : timeliness, appropriateness, opportunity, chance, piece of luck, bit of luck. The French word « opportunité » looks very similar to the English word “opportunity.” The word “opportunity” in English typically means “possibility of action, a lucky occasion, luck or good fortune.” In French, « opportunité » means timeliness, appropriateness, opportunity, chance, piece […]
Occasion, nf : chance, opportunity, second-hand. The French word « occasion » looks exactly like the English word “occasion.” The word “occasion” in English typically means “an event, a particular time, or a convenient time.” In French, « occasion » means chance, opportunity, or second-hand. Je n’ai encore jamais eu l’occasion de me servir de […]
Ignorer, vtr : to not know, to be ignorant of [sth], be unaware of [sth], not be aware of [sth]. The French word « ignorer » looks very similare to the English word “ignore.” The word “ignore” in English typically means ” to deliberately not pay attention to someone or something. In French, « ignorer […]
Gros, adj : large, big, fat, heavy, serious, substantial. The French word « gros » looks almost the same as the English word “gross.” The meaning of the word “gross” in English can be “total,” “glaring,” “general, or “disgusting.” In French, « gros » means large, big, fat, heavy, serious or substantial. La noix de […]
Gratuité, nf : free (of charge). The French word « gratuité » looks almost the same as the English word “gratuity.” The meaning of the word “gratuity” in English can be “tip” or a “service charge.” In French, « gratuité » means free of charge. Le gouvernement garantit la gratuité de l’enseignement primaire. The government […]
Gentil / Gentille, adj : nice, kind, good. The French word « gentil » looks almost the same as the English word “gentle.” The meaning of the word “gentle” in English can be “kind,” but more commonly it has the physical sense of “soft” or “not rough.” In French, « gentil » means nice, kind […]
Formidable, adj : astounding, extraordinary, terrific, great. The French word « formidable » looks exactly the same as the English word “formidable.” The most common meaning of the word “formidable” in English is tough or challenging, which is almost the opposite of the French meaning. However, the word “formidable” in English can also mean impressive […]
Football, nm : soccer The French word « football » looks exactly the same as the English word “football.” The most common use of the word “football” in American English refers to a game played by amateurs or professionals, typically during the late summer and fall months, involving an oval shaped ball that is thrown, […]
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