Faux amis : G, H, I et J

Question 1

Gentil(le)

Answer 1

Usually means “nice” or “kind.”

Question 2

Germain(e)

Answer 2

Is used in the expression “cousins germains” = “first cousins.”

Question 3

Une Grappe

Answer 3

A “cluster” / “bunch.”

Question 4

La Gratuité

Answer 4

Refers to anything that is being given for free.

Question 5

Gros(se)

Answer 5

Means “big,” “fat,” “heavy,” or “serious.”

Question 6

Une Habileté

Answer 6

Refers to a “skill,” “cleverness” or “talent.”

Question 7

Un Habit

Answer 7

One’s dress or outfit.

Question 8

Habits

Answer 8

“Clothes.”

Question 9

Haine / Haineux (se)

Answer 9

“Hatred” / “Full of Hatred.”

Question 10

Un Hasard

Answer 10

Means “coincedence,” “chance” or “fate.”

Question 11

Honnête

Answer 11

Used to describe someone who does not steal ; not used for someone who doesn’t hide the truth (use “franc” instead, for that case).

Question 12

Ignorer

Answer 12

Means to be “ignorant” or “unaware” of something.

Question 13

Inconsistant(e)

Answer 13

Indicates poor consistency : “flimsy,” “weak,” “colorless,” “runny” or “watery.”

Question 14

Une Inscription

Answer 14

Can mean “inscription” BUT usually means “registration” or “enrollment.”

Question 15

Une Insolation

Answer 15

“Sunstroke.”

Question 16

Intoxiqué(e)

Answer 16

“Poisoned.”

Question 17

Introduire

Answer 17

Means “to place,” “insert” or “introduce into.” Not used in the sense of introducing a person.

Question 18

Une Journée

Answer 18

Refers to a “day.”

Question 19

Justement

Answer 19

Can mean “exactly,” “in fact,” “rightly” or “speaking of which.”