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 […]
Passer, vi : to pass by, to drop by, to stop by, to spend time; to take an exam (NOT to pass an exam). Se passer, v pron : to happen, to occur. Se passer de, v pron + prép : to do without, to go without. The French word « passer » looks almost […]
Pain, nm : bread. The French word « pain » looks exacly like the English word “pain.” The problem is that the word “pain” has a different meaning in English than it does in French. In English, “pain” can mean figuratively “a person or a pet that is annoying ,” but in general it is […]
Librairie, nf : bookshop, bookstore. The French word « librairie » looks almost the same as the English word “library.” The most common meaning of “library” in English refers to a repository for books, whether public, private, achedemic, or personal. In French, « librairie » means “bookstore” or “bookshop.” Il faut que j’aille à la […]
Journée, nf : day, daytime The French word « journée » looks almost the same as the English word “journey.” The most common meaning of “journey” in English refers to extended travel, or a voyage. In French, « journée » means “day” or “daytime.” Les journées sont chaudes en été. The days are hot in […]
Embrasser, vtr : to kiss The French word « embrasser » looks almost the same as the English word “embrace.” Be careful with this one. The most common meaning of “embrace” in English is to give a friendly hug to someone. By the way, to give a hug to someone is not as common in […]
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