{"id":1097,"date":"2018-01-09T14:17:49","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T14:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/?p=1097"},"modified":"2018-01-10T15:56:12","modified_gmt":"2018-01-10T15:56:12","slug":"common-mistakes-english-speakers-make-french","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/common-mistakes-english-speakers-make-french\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Mistakes English Speakers Make in French"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Making mistakes is an inevitable part of learning French for the first time. It\u2019s how you learn, grow and develop a more advanced understanding of a difficult language. Being aware of common French mistakes can prevent you from developing incorrect speech patterns. Over time, this can save you from embarrassment and confusion. From verb usage to pronunciation and faux amis<\/em>, let\u2019s explore a few common mistakes English speakers make in French.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common mistakes English speakers make in French:<\/span><\/h2>\n

Using \u00eatre instead of avoir<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u00catre<\/em> means to be<\/em> and avoir<\/em> means to have<\/em>. As explained by Benjamin Houy, a French teacher and founder of the blog <\/span>French Together,<\/span><\/a> English speakers of French often use \u00eatre<\/em> when they\u2019re supposed to use avoir<\/em>. This is an easy mistake to make. In English, we\u2019re accustomed to saying things like \u201cI am hungry\u201d or \u201cshe is thirsty” when expressing how we feel. This is why English speakers often say\u00a0je suis faim<\/em> by mistake.<\/span><\/p>\n

But wait a second \u2013 faim<\/em> means hunger<\/em>, not hungry<\/em>, in French. So je suis faim<\/em> means I am hunger.<\/em> Sounds weird, doesn\u2019t it? Instead, the correct way to express I am hungry is to say J\u2019ai faim<\/em>, or I have hunger. <\/span><\/p>\n

Avoir<\/em> is also used for the words chaud<\/em> and soif<\/em>, which mean hot in temperature and thirsty, respectively. So, you’d say\u00a0J\u2019ai chaud and\u00a0<\/em>J\u2019ai soif<\/em>. Another area that avoir<\/em> and\u00a0\u00eatre<\/em> get confused is when expressing age. In English, we say \u201cI am 25 years old.\u201d In French, they say \u201cI have 25 years.\u201d That\u2019s just the way it is. So when someone asks you your age, say \u201cJ\u2019ai 25 ans” not je suis 25. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Learning to use avoir<\/span><\/a> and \u00eatre correctly is an important foundation for mastering the French language.<\/span><\/p>\n

French words English speakers confuse<\/span><\/h2>\n

The English language is comprised of many words that sound the same, yet have different spellings and meanings. (For example: deer<\/em> vs. dear<\/em>, hole<\/em> vs. whole<\/em>, son<\/em> vs. sun<\/em>). These are called homophones, and they occur in the French language as well. Learning how to use these words in the right context \u2013 and pronounce them correctly \u2013 is a key aspect of speaking French fluently.<\/span><\/p>\n

For a few common examples of French homophones, refer to the living abroad blog, Oui in France<\/em> by Diane Wargnier<\/a>. Here, Wargnier lists a number of\u00a0<\/span>common French homophones<\/span> that are easily confused. She also provides helpful audio clips where you can hear the word being pronounced.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cognates<\/p>\n

Here are a few words from Wargnier\u2019s list:<\/span><\/p>\n

Concert \/ cancer<\/span><\/h3>\n

These words don\u2019t sound alike in English. But in French, they sound nearly identical to a French beginner. They are cognates, meaning they have the same meanings as in English. So, you don\u2019t have to worry about memorizing their definitions. Just practice mastering the pronunciation of these words so you can avoid confusing a fun word with a very serious one.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pouce \/ puce<\/span><\/h3>\n

Remember the word puce from our post on French terms of endearment<\/a>? Puce<\/em> is a multi-purpose term that can come in handy in many situations. It can mean chip, as in a piece or morsel of something. It also means flea, and can be used as an endearing term to mean sweetie<\/em>. Here\u2019s where to watch out: puce<\/em> sounds a lot like the word pouce<\/em>, which is French for thumb. <\/span><\/p>\n

Connard \/ canard<\/span><\/h3>\n

Canard<\/em> is a basic French word meaning duck<\/em>. It\u2019s especially helpful to know when ordering at a restaurant, since duck dishes are common in France. But before you jump the gun on ordering canard \u00e0 l\u2019orange or confit de canard, be sure you\u2019re pronouncing it correctly. Otherwise, you\u2019ll risk saying connard,<\/em> which is an offensive term. So to avoid calling your waiter a jerk, differentiate between how to pronounce\u00a0connard<\/em> and canard.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For more help with <\/span>French homophones<\/span>, check out this comprehensive list<\/a> by Laura K. Lawless.<\/span><\/p>\n

False cognates English speakers mistake<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the first things you\u2019ll learn in French is to be aware of cognates. Cognates, or faux amis<\/em>, are when the same word means something different across French and English. This is especially tricky since some words in English do mean the same as in French (think: animal, ideal, original<\/em>.) These are called vrais amis<\/em>, or true cognates.<\/span><\/p>\n

G\u00e9raldine Lep\u00e8re<\/span><\/a>, author of the French blog Comme une Fran\u00e7aise, explains a few common faux amis French learners should avoid. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n

Maniaque \/ maniac<\/span><\/h3>\n

We use the word maniac<\/em> in English to mean wild or crazy. We might say it in passing, like \u201cthat guy drove like a maniac!\u201d or \u201cshe sounded like a maniac on the phone.\u201d Maniac has a related meaning in French, but it is used in a more specific context to mean obsessive<\/em>. <\/span>Lep\u00e8re<\/span><\/a> says that its usually used in relation to cleaning as either an adjective or a noun. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sp\u00e9cial \/ special<\/span><\/h3>\n

Special<\/em> has a broad range of uses in English. It can be used to describe a person, place or thing we adore. It can also be used to describe someone with a mental disability. In French, sp\u00e9cial can have multiple meanings \u2013 but only when describing an object or place. When used to describe a person, sp\u00e9cial<\/em> almost always means mentally handicapped in French.<\/span><\/p>\n

Monnaie \/ Money<\/span><\/h3>\n

Monnaie<\/em> and money<\/em> are closely related, but they don\u2019t mean the exact same thing. Monnaie<\/em> refers specifically to loose change. When someone says that they don\u2019t have any monnaie<\/em>, it simply means they\u2019re out of small coins. Don\u2019t confuse this to mean that they don\u2019t have any money at all!<\/span><\/p>\n

Librarie \/ librarie<\/span><\/h3>\n

A librarie<\/em> and a librarie<\/em> both contain books. However, a librarie in French is actually a bookstore, not a public place where you can rent books for free. When you\u2019re looking to purchase a book, head to une biblioth\u00e8que<\/em> instead.<\/span><\/p>\n

Attendre \/ attend<\/span><\/h3>\n

To attend<\/em> to someone is to help them or give them attention. To attend something is to go there and be in presence. That\u2019s in English. But in French, attendre<\/em> means to wait for someone. It can be used in the context of waiting for a train or an appointment. Attendre<\/em>\u00a0can also be used to tell a loved one that you miss them when you\u2019re apart.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bras \/ Bras<\/span><\/h3>\n

English speakers use the term bra<\/em> to refer to a female undergarment. French speakers use it to refer to an arm. The two aren\u2019t related, even though the word looks and sounds the same. To help you remember this, try learning the french term for bra: un soutien gorge. <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Grand \/ grande <\/span><\/h3>\n

Grand<\/em> is used to describe something elaborate or ornate. It\u2019s sometimes associated with something being large, as ornate or over-the-top things are also sometimes big. However, grande<\/em> in French always means tall. It can refer to a person or a thing, such as a building. For example immeuble de grande hauteur<\/em> can mean high rise building.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Actuellement \/ actually<\/span><\/h3>\n

English speakers say actually<\/em> when they\u2019re reinforcing a fact or idea that truly, really happened. French speakers say actuellement<\/em> to express that they\u2019re doing something right now. The two meanings can sometimes be interchanged without any issues, as they are closely related. However, it\u2019s better to be more specific to say what you actually mean.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, we\u2019ve discussed the use of en faite<\/em> to mean actually<\/em> in our post on French transition words<\/a>. You can also say v\u00e9ritablement<\/em> to mean really or truly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Prevent<\/p>\n

Common Mistakes with Possessive Articles in French<\/span><\/h2>\n

English speakers often confuse possession when learning French for the first time. We\u2019re used to saying his, her, yours, ours, and theirs regardless of what object we\u2019re talking about. In contrast, French teacher <\/span>Aur\u00e9lie Drouard<\/span><\/a> explains that it\u2019s essential to look at whether a French noun is masculine or feminine to determine the correct possessive article. To explain how this works, Drouard uses the following examples:<\/span><\/p>\n

Louis a emprunt\u00e9 mon stylo.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

(Louis borrowed my pen.)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Louis a emprunt\u00e9 mes chaussures.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

(Louis borrowed my shoes.)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Louis a emprunt\u00e9 ma voiture.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

(Louis borrowed my car.)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In each situation, it\u2019s Louis who\u2019s borrowing something. But, the agreement changes in each situation according to whether the noun is masculine (mon<\/em>) plural (mes<\/em>) or feminine (ma<\/em>). Furthermore, the agreement also changes according to second and third person.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discovering common mistakes English speakers make in French can help you master precise, grammatically-correct French from the get-go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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