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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2025 · 16 MIN

#20: Avoid Embarrassing French Mistakes - What These Words Really Mean!

from Let's Speak French! with Dr. Natalie Amgott · host Dr. Natalie Amgott

Are you really asking if that jam has preservatives, or did you just say something super embarrassing? Welcome to the word of les faux amis or false friends! In this episode of Let's Speak French!, we break down 21 words that sounds like an English counterpart but meaning something totally different, including le conservateur vs le préservatif and les stores vs les magasins. Here are your action steps: 1️⃣ Access your False Friends Flashcards to make sure these words stick2️⃣ Tap "Follow" where you're listening to make sure you never miss an episode3️⃣ Interested in private lessons? A few spaces have just opened up!

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