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False Cognates |
| Many words in French and English have similar meanings. The few that do resemble each other but have different meanings are often traps for English speakers. |
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| ATTENDRE | to wait (for) |
| ASSISTER À | to attend |
| RESTER | to stay |
| SE REPOSER | to rest |
| PASSER | to spend (time) |
| AIDER | to assist |
| RÉUSSIR À | to pass (a test) |
| DEMANDER | to ask |
| DÉPENSER | to spend (money) |
| COMMANDER | to order |
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