Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When French speakers with limited English knowledge, use slang and English speakers don't understand, they often say it's "familiar" language. 🤔

But they really mean "informal" language or slang, because they're translating from the French word “familier”.

This faux ami can be really confusing for English speakers 🤯

For instance, they might use the verb “bouffer”, which is “langage familier” for “manger” (to eat) – just one of 1000s of examples.

Encountered any amusing “faux amis” or slang mix-ups yourself?

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