Words with similar meanings:
* Animal: "Animal" in English and "Animal" in French both refer to living creatures.
* Hotel: "Hotel" in English and "Hôtel" in French both refer to a lodging establishment.
* Restaurant: "Restaurant" in English and "Restaurant" in French both refer to a place where food is served.
* Bank: "Bank" in English and "Banque" in French both refer to a financial institution.
* Garage: "Garage" in English and "Garage" in French both refer to a place for storing vehicles.
* Art: "Art" in English and "Art" in French both refer to the creative expression of human imagination.
Words with different meanings:
* Beige: In English, "beige" refers to a light brown color. In French, "beige" can also mean "pale" or "light".
* Cheque: In English, "cheque" refers to a written order to a bank to pay a sum of money. In French, "chèque" refers to a check mark.
* Suite: In English, "suite" refers to a set of rooms. In French, "suite" refers to a sequence or a set of items.
Cognates:
Cognates are words that share a common origin and have similar meanings. Many English and French words are cognates, but their pronunciations can differ. For example:
* Nation: "Nation" in English and "Nation" in French both refer to a group of people with a common language and history.
* Music: "Music" in English and "Musique" in French both refer to the art of combining sounds.
* Science: "Science" in English and "Science" in French both refer to the systematic study of the natural world.
Note: The pronunciation of words can vary greatly between English and French. Even if a word appears to be the same, the pronunciation may be quite different.
It's important to be mindful of the context and the specific meaning of a word when comparing English and French, even if they appear to be the same.