faux ami en · NOUN
Etymology
Unadapted borrowing from French faux-ami, from faux (“false”) + ami (“friend”).
Meanings
- A false friend; one of a pair of words in different languages or dialects that look similar and may be related but that differ significantly in meaning.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| faux amis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |