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What are words that spelled the same in French and English but have different meanings?

Here are some words spelled the same in French and English but have different meanings:

Common Words:

* Bank:

* English: A financial institution.

* French: The edge of a river or lake.

* Box:

* English: A container, usually made of cardboard.

* French: A compartment or box in a theater or other venue.

* Cake:

* English: A sweet dessert.

* French: A type of cake that's flat and often served with cheese.

* Change:

* English: To make or become different.

* French: Small coins.

* Check:

* English: To examine or inspect.

* French: A restaurant bill.

* Charm:

* English: A small decorative object.

* French: To be appealing or attractive.

* Class:

* English: A group of students.

* French: Social standing or status.

* Coat:

* English: A piece of outerwear.

* French: A layer or coating.

* Content:

* English: The things that are inside something.

* French: Satisfied.

* Date:

* English: A particular day or time.

* French: A fruit.

* Dress:

* English: A piece of clothing.

* French: To put on clothes.

* Duty:

* English: A moral or legal obligation.

* French: Taxes or customs charges.

* Event:

* English: Something that happens, especially something important.

* French: An event, but often specifically a social or festive occasion.

* Face:

* English: The front of the head.

* French: To be facing or facing towards.

* Figure:

* English: A person or a shape.

* French: A number or amount.

* Grave:

* English: A place where a dead person is buried.

* French: Serious or important.

* Letter:

* English: A written message.

* French: A letter of the alphabet.

* Match:

* English: A small stick for lighting a fire.

* French: A game.

* Mean:

* English: Unkind or unpleasant.

* French: Average or middle.

* Note:

* English: A written message or a musical sound.

* French: A bill or invoice.

* Office:

* English: A workplace.

* French: An official position.

* Pain:

* English: The feeling of physical discomfort.

* French: Bread.

* Park:

* English: A public green space.

* French: To park a car.

* Play:

* English: To engage in a game or activity.

* French: A theatrical performance.

* Print:

* English: To produce a copy of something.

* French: A pattern or design.

* Record:

* English: A written or recorded account of something.

* French: To record something.

* Resume:

* English: A summary of your work experience.

* French: To resume or continue.

* Right:

* English: Correct or justified.

* French: The right side.

* Room:

* English: A space in a building.

* French: Space or room.

* Season:

* English: A period of the year.

* French: To season food.

* Slip:

* English: To slide or lose your footing.

* French: A piece of paper.

* Strike:

* English: To hit something with force.

* French: A work stoppage.

* Suit:

* English: A set of matching clothes.

* French: To be suitable or appropriate.

* Table:

* English: A piece of furniture with a flat top.

* French: A chart or table of information.

* Tax:

* English: A charge imposed by a government.

* French: To cut or trim something.

* Tear:

* English: A drop of liquid from the eye.

* French: To rip or tear.

* Ticket:

* English: A piece of paper that allows you to enter a place.

* French: A stamp.

* Time:

* English: A period of duration.

* French: Weather.

* Type:

* English: A category or kind.

* French: To type on a keyboard.

* Use:

* English: To put something to a purpose.

* French: Wear and tear.

* Value:

* English: The worth or importance of something.

* French: A value in mathematics.

* Visit:

* English: To go to a place.

* French: A visit, especially a formal one.

Less Common Words:

* Ballet:

* English: A type of dance.

* French: A small ball.

* Brief:

* English: Short or concise.

* French: A briefcase.

* Card:

* English: A piece of paper with information on it.

* French: A playing card.

* Commit:

* English: To promise to do something.

* French: To commit a crime.

* Confirm:

* English: To verify or make certain.

* French: To strengthen or consolidate.

* Desert:

* English: A dry, barren area.

* French: To abandon.

* Discount:

* English: A reduction in price.

* French: To disregard.

* Expense:

* English: A cost.

* French: A space or area.

* Fine:

* English: Excellent.

* French: A penalty.

* Grave:

* English: A place where a dead person is buried.

* French: Serious or important.

* Lead:

* English: A heavy metal.

* French: To guide or direct.

* Minute:

* English: A unit of time.

* French: Small.

* Note:

* English: A written message or a musical sound.

* French: A bill or invoice.

* Occasion:

* English: A special event.

* French: An opportunity.

* Permit:

* English: To allow something.

* French: A permit or license.

* Present:

* English: A gift.

* French: To present or introduce.

* Produce:

* English: To make or grow something.

* French: Fruits and vegetables.

* Record:

* English: A written or recorded account of something.

* French: To record something.

* Resume:

* English: A summary of your work experience.

* French: To resume or continue.

* Reserve:

* English: To keep something for later.

* French: A natural reservation or reserve.

* Review:

* English: To examine or assess something.

* French: A review or magazine.

* Service:

* English: A service or act of help.

* French: The military service.

* Tender:

* English: Soft or delicate.

* French: A bid or offer.

* Treat:

* English: To deal with someone or something.

* French: A special indulgence or reward.

* Trial:

* English: A legal proceeding.

* French: An attempt or test.

* Trip:

* English: A journey.

* French: To stumble or fall.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there are many more words that can be spelled the same in French and English but have different meanings.

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