Better an honest enemy than a false friend
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Better an honest enemy than a false friend

 
  

Anyone who knows another language will have experienced the dreaded false friend! These are words that are spelt or sound the same in your native language, but actually have a different meaning.

We’ve put together some classic examples of false friends that always catch English speakers out…

Can you think of any more of these deceitful devils? Let us know! Leave a Comment.

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