partial false friend en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɑː.ʃəl fɔːls fɹɛnd/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈpɑɹ.ʃəl fɔls fɹɛnd/ (General-American)
Etymology
From partial + false friend.
Meanings
- (uncommon) A word in a language bearing a deceptive resemblance to a word in another language, and at least one meaning in common, but not all.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| partial false friends | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
Translations (1)
fr faux-ami partiel (foreign word not sharing all meanings)