Faux amis : L-O

Question 1

Large

Answer 1

“Wide,” “Broad” or “Expansive” OR “Generous.”

Question 2

Une Lecture

Answer 2

A “reading.”

Question 3

Un Légume

Answer 3

A “vegetable.”

Question 4

Une Librairie

Answer 4

A “book store.”

Question 5

Licencier

Answer 5

“To dismiss” / “To lay off.”

Question 6

Un Liqueur

Answer 6

A sweet, flavored alcoholic beverage.

Question 7

Livide

Answer 7

“Pallid.”

Question 8

Une Location

Answer 8

Refers to something that is available for rent.

Question 9

Un Losange

Answer 9

A diamond-shaped object.

Question 10

Marron

Answer 10

“Brown.”

Question 11

Modeste

Answer 11

“Humble.”

Question 12

Mondain(e)

Answer 12

“Society” (adj.), “fashionable” or “refined.”

Question 13

Morale

Answer 13

Moral.

Question 14

Moral

Answer 14

Morale.

Question 15

Oblitérer

Answer 15

Nearly always used as “cancel.”

Question 16

Une Occasion

Answer 16

Refers to “circumstance,” “opportunity” or “second-hand purchase.”

Question 17

Occupé

Answer 17

“To occupy,” “to employ” or “to keep busy.”

Question 18

Un Office

Answer 18

Refers to “duties” or “profession.” Can also mean “church service.”

Question 19

Offrir

Answer 19

“To give” (a present).