Faux amis : G, H, I et J Flashcards
Gentil(le)
Usually means “nice” or “kind.”
Germain(e)
Is used in the expression “cousins germains” = “first cousins.”
Une Grappe
A “cluster” / “bunch.”
La Gratuité
Refers to anything that is being given for free.
Gros(se)
Means “big,” “fat,” “heavy,” or “serious.”
Une Habileté
Refers to a “skill,” “cleverness” or “talent.”
Un Habit
One’s dress or outfit.
Habits
“Clothes.”
Haine / Haineux (se)
“Hatred” / “Full of Hatred.”
Un Hasard
Means “coincedence,” “chance” or “fate.”
Honnête
Used to describe someone who does not steal ; not used for someone who doesn’t hide the truth (use “franc” instead, for that case).
Ignorer
Means to be “ignorant” or “unaware” of something.
Inconsistant(e)
Indicates poor consistency : “flimsy,” “weak,” “colorless,” “runny” or “watery.”
Une Inscription
Can mean “inscription” BUT usually means “registration” or “enrollment.”
Une Insolation
“Sunstroke.”
Intoxiqué(e)
“Poisoned.”
Introduire
Means “to place,” “insert” or “introduce into.” Not used in the sense of introducing a person.
Une Journée
Refers to a “day.”
Justement
Can mean “exactly,” “in fact,” “rightly” or “speaking of which.”
