Location

Meaning: Actually means 'rental'. Une location de voiture = a car rental. For location (place), say l'emplacement.

Origin: From Latin locatio, 'a leasing' — French stayed close to the Latin contract sense.

More French false friends

Assister Actually means 'to attend' an event. J'assiste à la réunion = I attend the meeting. For a…
Phrase Actually means 'sentence'. For a short phrase or expression, say une expression.
Ignorer Actually means 'to be unaware of' or 'not to know'. J'ignore la réponse = I don't know th…
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.

Compliments and insults from around the world, from the sweet to the savage.

Tu es un as You're brilliant at what you do — the very best.
Tu as de la répartie You're brilliantly quick-witted — always ready with the perfect comeback.
T'as pas inventé le fil à couper le beurre You're not exactly a genius — the wire to cut butter is about the most obvious tool imagi…

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