Faux Amis - False FriendsEllie Malet Spradbery2010

A light-hearted exploration of french language and culture and, in particular, words and phrases that could trip up the unwary linguist.
Did you know that "consister à" does not mean "to assist" but "to attend"? Or that "attendre" doesn't mean "to attend" but "to wait"? A manhole is called "un regard (a look)" - so next time you pass one bear in mind it may well be watching you!
After reading this book of False Friends (foreign words or phrases that sound like one thing but mean another) you will better able to avoid those awkward pitfalls and misunderstandings, and deal with life across the English Channel or, as our neighbours insist in calling it, "La Manche" (the sleeve).
An ideal companion for readers of French as wall as travellers in France.

Titre original : False Friends - Faux Amis (2010)