mistake in French
mistake in French is erreur, faute, se tromper — mistake means an action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.
mistake in French
erreur
An error.
faute
An error.
se tromper
méprendre
(transitive) To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
confondre
(transitive) To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
faire erreur
(transitive) To understand wrongly, taking one thing or person for another.
What does "mistake" mean?
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noun An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.
"Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake."
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verb To misunderstand or wrongly identify someone or something.
"I mistook him for his brother."
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mistake in a sentence
- Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake.
- It's okay to make mistakes as long as you learn from them.
- I mistook him for his brother.
- She mistook kindness for weakness.
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What is "mistake" in French?
"mistake" in French is erreur, faute, se tromper. mistake means: An action, decision, or belief that is wrong or incorrect.
How do you use "mistake" in a sentence?
Example: "Forgetting her birthday was a huge mistake." In French, "mistake" is erreur, faute, se tromper.
Are there other ways to say "mistake" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "mistake": erreur, faute, se tromper, méprendre, confondre, faire erreur.
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