False Friends

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Instructions: Words that look similar across languages but mean different things

1.
In French, 'actuellement' does NOT mean 'actually.' What does it mean?
A
Factually
B
Currently
C
Truthfully
D
Exactly
2.
The German word 'Gift' does not mean a present. What does it mean?
A
Luck
B
Poison
C
Talent
D
Wrapping
3.
In Italian, 'camera' does not refer to a photography device. What does it mean?
A
Picture
B
Mirror
C
Window
D
Room
4.
The Spanish word 'embarazada' does NOT mean embarrassed. What does it mean?
A
Ashamed
B
Confused
C
Angry
D
Pregnant
5.
In French, 'libraire' does not mean library. What does it mean?
A
Reading room
B
Free space
C
Bookshop
D
Publisher
6.
The German word 'Rat' does not refer to a rodent. What does it mean?
A
Council or advice
B
Judge
C
Wheel
D
Race
7.
In Portuguese, 'puxe' (on a door) does not mean push. What does it mean?
A
Slide
B
Knock
C
Pull
D
Lock
8.
The French word 'bras' does not refer to undergarments. What does it mean?
A
Back
B
Arm
C
Shoulder
D
Chest
9.
In Spanish, 'constipado' does NOT mean constipated. What does it mean?
A
Upset stomach
B
Exhausted
C
Having a cold
D
Dizzy
10.
The Italian word 'firma' does not mean a business firm. What does it mean?
A
Brand
B
Contract
C
Signature
D
Stamp
11.
In French, 'assister' does NOT mean to assist. What does it mean?
A
To attend or be present
B
To sit down
C
To support
D
To agree
12.
The German word 'Handy' does not mean handy or convenient. What does it mean?
A
Remote control
B
Tool
C
Mobile phone
D
Glove
13.
In Spanish, 'sensible' does NOT mean sensible. What does it mean?
A
Careful
B
Intelligent
C
Reasonable
D
Sensitive
14.
The French word 'préservatif' does not mean preservative. What does it mean?
A
Jam jar
B
Vitamin
C
Condom
D
Sunscreen
15.
In Italian, 'magazzino' does not mean magazine (publication). What does it mean?
A
Newsstand
B
Shopping mall
C
Warehouse or store
D
Office

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