Actuel

Meaning: Actually means 'current' or 'present-day'. Actuellement = currently — not 'actually'.

Looks like: Actual

Origin: From Latin actualis — French froze on the 'of this moment' sense; English uses it for emphasis.

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Blesser Actually means 'to wound' or 'to injure'. Je suis blessé = I am injured — not blessed.
Location Actually means 'rental'. Une location de voiture = a car rental. For location (place), sa…
Déception Actually means 'disappointment'. For deception (a trick), say tromperie.
Monnaie Actually means 'change' or 'coins'. Money in general is l'argent.
Sensible Actually means 'sensitive'. For sensible/level-headed, say raisonnable.
Librairie Actually means 'bookshop'. A library is une bibliothèque.

Short sayings of timeless wisdom from more than 50 cultures, each with its meaning and origin.

C'est au pied du mur qu'on voit le maçon You only know what someone can do when they are put to the test.
Les grands esprits se rencontrent Clever people tend to have the same ideas; usually said with a smile when two people thin…
Qui se sent morveux, qu'il se mouche If a criticism applies to you, take it to heart.

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