“Pourquoi faire simple quand on peut faire compliqué” résume assez bien le principe des faux-amis en langue. La langue anglaise est parsemée de quelques pépites qui, pour nous Français, peuvent parfois conduire à de très beaux contre-sens lors d’une traduction. Voici quelques exemples pour tester ton habilité, bonne chance !
What does 'to abuse' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'comprehensive' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'hazard' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'intoxicate' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'sensible' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'petrol' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'lunatic' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'to demand' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'crime' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'to pretend' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'a dispute' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'to hurl' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'grand' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'fortunate' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'dramatic' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'a lecture' mean ?
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Wrong!
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What does 'library' mean ?
Correct!
Wrong!
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