Raisin, nm : grape The French word « raisin » looks exactly the same as the same as the English word “raisin.” The most common meaning of “raisin” in English is “dried grape.” In French, « raisin » means grape, and « raisin sec » refers to a dried grape, or a sultana. Le raisin […]
Prune, nf : plum The French word « prune » looks exactly the same as the English word “prune.” The most common meaning of “prune” in English is “a dried plum;” however, the word “prune” can also refer the process of trimming or cutting a tree or shrub. In French, « prune » means plum, […]
Coin, nm : corner, around here, these parts. The French word « coin » looks exactly the same as the English word “coin.” The most common meaning of “coin” in English is “a piece of metal money,” including gold, nickel and copper. In French, « coin » means corner, and « dans le coin » […]
Location, nf : rental property, rented house, rented apartment. Location de voitures, loc v : car rental. The French word « location » looks exactly the same as the English word “location.” Be careful with this one. The most common meaning of “location” in English is “position, place, site, venue, locale, or coordinates.” In French, […]
Joli / jolie, adj : pretty, lovely, nice (thing); pretty, attractive (person). The French word « joli / jolie » looks almost the same as the English word “jolly.” The most common meaning of “jolly” in English is “cheerful, happy, merry, good-humored.” In French, « joli / jolie » means pretty, lovely, or nice when […]
Grappe, nf : a cluster of fruit, a bunch of fruit; a cluster of flowers; a group of people. The French word « grappe » looks almost the same as the English word “grape.” In English, “grape” refers to the smooth-skinned, green or purple fruit that grows in clusters on vines, may be eaten, and […]
Grand, adj : great; big, large; “tall” when describing a person’s physical appearance. The French word « grand » looks exactly like the English word “grand.” The problem is that the word “grand” can have a different meaning in English than it does in French. In English, “grand” can mean “splendid” or “fancy” and also […]
Envie, nf : longing, desire, wish, urge, craving; envy, jealousy. Avec envie, prép + nf : longingly. Avoir envie de, loc v : to feel like (+ a noun, or + a verb). Avoir envie de faire, loc v : to feel like doing something. The French word « envie » looks almost the same […]
Déception, nf : disappointment, disillusion. The French word « déception » looks almost the same as the English word “deception.” The most common meaning of “deception” in English refers to “deceit or dishonesty,” “a ruse or a hoax,” “something that deceives or is intended to deceive.” In French, « déception » means “a disappointment or […]
Monnaie, nf : coins or loose change, or currency in general. The French word « monnaie » looks and sounds alot like the English word “money.” The most common meaning of “money” in English refers to currency, both coins and paper, used to purchase something. In French, « monnaie » can mean currency in general, […]
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