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The English translation of the French word 'verbe' is verb. Sometimes, translations are direct, literal and obvious. In such cases, the words are called cognates. Other times, literal, word-by-word translations aren't what native speakers and writers actually use. In such cases, the words may look the same but have different meanings. In such cases, the words are called false cognates.
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What is bullfighter in French?
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What is the commonly used term or words in french for 'computer games'?
computer games are generally called 'des jeux d'ordinateur' in French.
How do you understand French?
You tend to understand a lot of the french vocabulary because most of the words sound the same as English this is called ' direct cognate '.
What is Brunei nationality in French?
Citizens of Brunei are called 'brunéiens / brunéiennes' in French. It is likely that you will have to do some explaining if you plan to use these words in French.
What is bear called in french?
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What is a portmanteau of French and German?
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What are the words head teachers in French?
a head teacher is 'un professeur principal' in French. If his duties involve running the school, he / she will be called directeur / directrice.
How do you say 'words' in French?
"words" is "mots" in French.
What is the meaning of french words les saisies?
"Les saisies" in French refers to seizures or confiscations. It can also refer to ski resorts in the French Alps called "Les Saisies."
What are the French words for sister and brother?
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The French are called?
The French are called "Les Français" in French.
What are french words that sound like English called?
French words that sound like English are often referred to as "false friends" or "faux amis". These are words that look or sound similar in both languages but have different meanings. An example is the French word "pain" which means "bread" in English, not "pain" as in "suffering".
