I don't understand why currently speak Spanish is not a correct answer. Couramment means currently, correct? It also means fluently, but how is someone to know which definition you are using in this particular example? Please help. Thanks, Terri"
I don't understand why "Currently speak Spanish" is not a correct answer.
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TerriKwiziq Q&A regular contributor
I don't understand why "Currently speak Spanish" is not a correct answer.
This question relates to:French lesson "Forming adverbs from adjectives ending in -ant and -ent in French (French Adverbs)"
Asked 4 years ago
Alan Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Actually, couramment doesn't mean currently, it means commonly, frequently or fluently.
Currently would be actuellement. (Which doesn't mean actually.)
These are both faux amis.
TerriKwiziq Q&A regular contributor
My, I feel silly. Sorry for asking such a basic question. Thank you for the correction, and for both faux amis.
Chris Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Hi Terri, don't beat yourself up about it. Such experiences are actually valuable. I guess you won't forget the meaning of couramment anytime soon. ;)
-- Chris.
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I don't understand why "Currently speak Spanish" is not a correct answer.
I don't understand why currently speak Spanish is not a correct answer. Couramment means currently, correct? It also means fluently, but how is someone to know which definition you are using in this particular example? Please help. Thanks, Terri"
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