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Faux Amis B2 — Advanced False Friends

Complete the exercises, then check your answers. Total: 15 points.

Exercise 1
What Does It Mean?
5 points
Choose the correct meaning of the French word.
1
Elle prétend être malade.
2
Je ne supporte pas ce bruit.
3
Il ignore cette règle.
4
Ce film m'a déçu.
5
Il est censé travailler aujourd'hui.
Exercise 2
Choose the Right French Word
5 points
Translate correctly.
1
I can't stand the heat. (tolerate)
2
He claims to know the answer.
3
This decision makes sense.
4
She's supposed to call back.
5
The film disappointed the critics.
Exercise 3
Spot the Faux Ami Error
5 points
Choose the correctly used word.
1
He doesn't know you're here.
2
She claimed she was at home.
3
My own decision
4
Can you put up with the noise?
5
He is supposed to sign the document.