faux ami

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Definition of faux ami in English English dictionary

A false friend; one of a pair of words in different languages or dialects that look related but that differ significantly in meaning

Related Terms

faux amis

plural form of faux ami

Hyphenation

faux a·mi

Turkish pronunciation

fôks ämi

Pronunciation

/ˈfôks ˈämē/ /ˈfɔːks ˈɑːmiː/

Etymology

() From French faux-ami, from faux "false" and ami "friend".