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, […]
Finalement, adv : eventually, in the end, when all is said and done. The French word « finalement » looks a lot like the English word “finally.” The most common meaning of “finally” in English is “at last.” In French, « finalement » typically means eventually, in the end, when all is said and done. […]
Expérience, nf : experiment, experimentation, experience. The French word « expérience » looks almost exactly like the English word “experience.” The most common meaning of “experience” in English is “learning or perceptions over time” or “a personal event.” In French, « expérience » can mean experiment, experimentation, or experience. Une expérience se déroule actuellement dans […]
Éventuellement, adv : might, may, potentially, possibly, if need be, or even. The French word « éventuellement » looks almost exactly like the English word “eventually.” The most common meaning of “eventually” in English is “that an action will occur at a later time.” In French, « éventuellement » can mean might, may, potentially, possibly, […]
Entrée, nf : hallway, entrance; entry, admission; starter, first course, hors-d’oeuvre or appetizer. entrée principale : main entrance entrée de service : service entrance entrée des artistes : stage door The French word « entrée » looks exactly like the English word “entrée.” The most common meaning of “entrée” in English is “the main course.” […]
Déranger, vtr : to disturb, to derange (the mind), to upset, to bother, to interrupt, to mix something up, to mess something up. The French word « déranger » looks very similar to the English word “derange.” The most common meaning of “derange” in English is “to make someone become wildly irrational or out of […]
Demander [qch] (à [qqn]), vtr : to ask [someone] [something]; to ask for something; to request something from someone. demander de faire [qch}, vtr ind : to ask for something to be done. demander à faire [qch], vtr ind : to ask someone to do something. **une demande, nf : a demand** The French word […]
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