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False friends

False friends, everyday phrases, painless grammar and habits that actually work, written for English speakers.

False friends
18 French false friends English speakers should know

Actuellement isn't actually and a librairie sells books. 18 French false friends that confuse English speakers, with examples and the right word.
6 min readOctober 16, 2026
False friends
22 Spanish false friends that trip up English speakers

Embarazada doesn't mean embarrassed and librería isn't a library. The 22 Spanish false friends English speakers mix up most, with examples.
6 min readOctober 16, 2026

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