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météore
User since 2011
Posts: 1

21 Dec. 2011

I don't understand that expression "false". Is there somedy who can help me?

4 comments

  • User since 2008
    Posts: 499

    29 Dec. 2011

    ..is he not?


    But what's the complaint? As long as the illusion is perfect? Who cares?
  • User since 2011
    Posts: 1

    21 Dec. 2011

    I don't understand that expression "false". Is there somedy who can help me?
  • User since 2006
    Posts: 2715

    22 Dec. 2011

    Correction : ... a word OR expression...
  • User since 2006
    Posts: 2715

    22 Dec. 2011

    False is most often an adjective that means, according to the context "untrue" (a false report), "deceptive" (a false testimony), an incorrect piece (a false note in music), non genuine (false teeth), etc.


    Here linked with friend, it means something that sort of is inclined to lead to a mistake.


    A false friend (un faux ami) is an idiomatic expression to call a word of expression which looks the same in two different languages but with a different meaning.
    Ex/ 'a prejudice' in English is most often 'un préjugé' while 'le préjudice' in French is a harm, a damage in English.

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