The Language Nook – Le coin langues
What’s the difference between éminent and imminent?
The French words –adjectives to be more specific– éminent and imminent look and sound similar, yet they have completely different meanings. Let’s make sure there is no confusion
How to choose between quoique and quoi que
French spelling can be tricky, and not only for people learning the language. The difference between quoique in one word and quoi que in two words is something…
Quote about learning another language by Flora Lewis
This is a quote by Flora Lewis
“Learning another language is not only learning different words for…
Compréhensif or compréhensible?
Compréhensif and compréhensible are often mixed up because they look and sound similar. However, they do not…
Remember & Forget doing or to do?
Remember to do, remember doing, forget to do, forget doing: remember and forget are English verbs that can be followed both by a verb ending in -ing (a gerund) or by the infinitive form of the verb.
However, there is a difference in…
10 Examples of False Friends
False friends are words that look and/or sound similar in English and French but that have significantly different meanings. They can be misleading so it is a good idea to…
Shadow or Shade?
Because there is only one word for both shadow and shade in many languages, you may be wondering when you should use one or the other word in English.
Indeed, in…
Understanding the difference between nombre, chiffre and numéro
Nombre, chiffre and numéro are three French words to talk about numbers that can be confusing. Maybe you are not sure which of the three words you should use and when. Let’s…
How to use the verb “to agree” in English
The English verb to agree is a verb that is very often misused by learners of English. Many learners say:
I’m agree X. Are you agree? X
This is a typical mistake made when the learner’s mother tongue normally…