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, […]
Brasserie, nf : a brewery or a bar that serves meals. The French word « brasserie » looks almost the same as the English word “brassiere.” The most common meaning of “brassiere” in English refers to a feminine undergarment. In French, « brasserie » means “a brewery or a bar that serves meals.” The word […]
Ancien, adj : ancient, old, former. The French word « ancien » looks almost the same as the English word “ancient.” The most common meaning of “ancient” in English is “very old.” In French, the meaning of the word « ancien » depends on its position in relation to the noun it modifies. If the […]
Grave, adj : serious, solemn. The French word « grave » looks exactly like the English word “grave.” The problem is that the word “grave” can have a different meaning in English than it does in French. In English, “grave” can mean “a burial place.” It can also mean “serious” or “solemn.” In French, « […]
Caméra, nf : a movie camera, a video camera. The French word « caméra » looks almost the same as the English word “camera.” The most common meaning of “camera” in English is “a photographic device to take individual photos;” however, currently in English, “camera” can also mean “video camera.” The French word « caméra […]
Sensible, adj : sensitive, delicate, complicated, noticeable, perceptible. The French word « sensible » looks exactly like the English word “sensible.” The problem is that the word “sensible” has a different meaning in English than it does in French. In English, “sensible” can mean “reasonable” or “rational” and can refer to someone as having common […]
Rater, vtr : to fail, to ruin, to go wrong, to mess something up; to miss (usually something, rather than someone). The French word « rater » looks almost the same as the English word “rate.” The most common meaning of “rate” in English is “to evaluate, classify, give a rating to something;” it can […]
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