Thursday

'FALSE FRIENDS' IN CONTEXT

The following sentences illustrate the correct usage of some problematic 'false friends'.

"Let's stop here. We'll resume the meeting after lunch."

"What we're looking for is someone versatile enough to work in different departments at the same time."

"What are the prospects for a sustainable economic recovery ?"

"Having unsuccessfully approached 8 banks with our business plan, we eventually gave up."

"Yes, I agree that investing in the commodities market would be more sensible at this stage."

"The formation of a new government could take a few weeks."

"Looking at the problem from the customer's perspective, might help us to understand what went wrong".

"We'll have to devise a strategy which will allow us to become a global brand rather than just a European one."

"Parking one's car in a car park is safer, albeit more expensive."

"Can we assume that this will be accepted by the board ?"

"There are 5 points on the agenda of tomorrow's meeting."

"While experts remain sanguine, ordinary investors were spooked by the scandal."

"Madoff's deception fooled many, including the SEC. He even deceived his friends and family."

"It's possible that the results will exceed expectations."

"A preview of the film, to which the media have been invited, will take place next week."

"We'll have to weigh up the pros and the cons."

"The rent that we'll have to pay will obviously depend on the location of the premises."

"AA and the Transport Workers Union have reached a tentative contract agreement."