Unlocking French with Cognates: A Shortcut to Learning

Learning a new language can feel overwhelming, but what if students already knew hundreds of French words without realizing it? That’s the magic of French-English cognates—words that look and mean the same (or almost the same) in both languages. Teaching students to recognize these linguistic shortcuts can build confidence, expand vocabulary quickly, and make French feel much more approachable.

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