Faux amis : L-O Flashcards
1
Q
Large
A
“Wide,” “Broad” or “Expansive” OR “Generous.”
2
Q
Une Lecture
A
A “reading.”
3
Q
Un Légume
A
A “vegetable.”
4
Q
Une Librairie
A
A “book store.”
5
Q
Licencier
A
“To dismiss” / “To lay off.”
6
Q
Un Liqueur
A
A sweet, flavored alcoholic beverage.
7
Q
Livide
A
“Pallid.”
8
Q
Une Location
A
Refers to something that is available for rent.
9
Q
Un Losange
A
A diamond-shaped object.
10
Q
Marron
A
“Brown.”
11
Q
Modeste
A
“Humble.”
12
Q
Mondain(e)
A
“Society” (adj.), “fashionable” or “refined.”
13
Q
Morale
A
Moral.
14
Q
Moral
A
Morale.
15
Q
Oblitérer
A
Nearly always used as “cancel.”
16
Q
Une Occasion
A
Refers to “circumstance,” “opportunity” or “second-hand purchase.”
17
Q
Occupé
A
“To occupy,” “to employ” or “to keep busy.”
18
Q
Un Office
A
Refers to “duties” or “profession.” Can also mean “church service.”
19
Q
Offrir
A
“To give” (a present).
