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What is the French term for a faux friend ΓÇö a word that looks similar to one in another language but has a different meaning (like 'librairie' meaning bookstore, not library)?
Answer: Faux amis — Faux amis are particularly common between French and English, as many words share Latin roots but have diverged in meaning.
- A Amis proches
- B Vrais amis
- C Faux amis ✓
- D Amis perdus
Faux amis are particularly common between French and English, as many words share Latin roots but have diverged in meaning.