False Friends

"I will assist to the conference in Paris next week to meet new clients.

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

Answer explanation

Assist" ≠ “assister à” → should be “attend.

Our vendor will supply all the materials needed for the construction project.

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

I will command some new office supplies from the catalog later today.

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

Answer explanation

Command” ≠ “commander” → should be “order.

They propose to visit the office next week to discuss the merger.

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

Answer explanation

Propose” in English = suggest → correct

The new manager is very sympathique; everyone in the office likes him.

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

Answer explanation

Sympathetic” ≠ “sympathique” → should be “nice” or “friendly

We eventually decided to sign the partnership agreement after several discussions.

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

Answer explanation

Eventually” = “finalement,” not “éventuellement.

It’s important to finalize the contract by the end of the month to meet our deadlines.

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

I’d like to propose a new strategy for improving customer engagement.

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

We will supply the total invoice amount next week after receiving the order.

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

Answer explanation

Supply” ≠ “payer” → should be “pay” or “settle

The HR team was very sympathetic when dealing with the employee’s personal issues

• correct usage

• incorrect usage

Answer explanation

sympathetic” is correct: means understanding, compassionate