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Test a false friend in realistic contexts

Separates look-alike words by meaning and usage.

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Prompt

Examine the possible false friend [WORD PAIR] in [LANGUAGE PAIR]. First verify whether the pair actually has misleading senses; if uncertain, say so. Give two short contexts for each sense, a learner-facing choice exercise, an answer key, and one memory cue that does not rely on a fabricated etymology. Mark regional or register variation for human review. Check that each example supports the claimed meaning and that the exercise has an unambiguous answer from context.