Ignorer vs Tenir en compte

alexandra c.C1Kwiziq community member

I thought "ignorer" was one of those false friends and actually meant "not to know" rather than "ignore".

Can you clarify? Thanks.

Asked 5 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Je l'ignore -- I don't know. (NOT: I ignore!). So, yes, its false friend.

Tenir en compte -- to take into account, to consider.

Like15 years ago

Alan G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Maybe more of an unreliable friend - it can also mean "ignore".

Like05 years ago

I thought "ignorer" was one of those false friends and actually meant "not to know" rather than "ignore".

Can you clarify? Thanks.

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