Comments on: Common French False Friends in English

By: Enrique

Enrique — Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:39:17 +0000

In reply to Carolyn.

Hey, Carolyn,

I think we have all felt like that at one point or another, but it's part of the process.

Which languages did you try to learn?

Enrique

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 19:43:37 +0000

I envy those who can readily pick up another language. I am certain there would be plenty of times I would make a goof if I were trying to speak another tongue. I had never heard of the term "false friends" but i am certain there are plenty of examples. I tried to learn a few languages, and came across a few false friends myself.

By: Enrique

Enrique — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 03:50:19 +0000

In reply to Marita.

Hi, Marita,

Oh, yes! Some French sounds are hard to imitate. It takes a lot of practice to master them.

I'm glad you liked this article. Why don't you give French another try? Or some other language? I think it's just a matter of finding a language that suits you better.

Let me know how it goes.

Enrique

By: Marita

Marita — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 04:36:41 +0000

My son goes to a French immersion school. When he was younger, he would teach me how to pronounce common French words, with all those tongue rolling, lol!

I will never understand French sentences. Even punctuations are different.

Your article is an eye-opener and funny! I loved reading those French false friends, and learning a lot, as well.

Thanks,

Marita