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False friend
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a word in a foreign language that looks or sounds similar to a word in one's own language but has a different meaning
Example
" Embarazada " in Spanish means pregnant, not embarrassed as in English, illustrating a classic false friend.
In German, " Gift " means poison, not a present as in English, highlighting another false friend.
" Preservative " in English refers to additives in food, while " preservativo " in Italian means condom.
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