What is a Cognate? Flashcards
1
Q
cognate
A
words that are shared in different languages. they are spelled similarly and have similar meaning
2
Q
how much of English has been incorporated into french?
A
30%
3
Q
which is not a cognate
A
jupe
4
Q
cognate for faim is
A
famine
5
Q
learning cognates can help you understand french better because
A
most french cognates will have similar sounds and meanings to the english ones
