False friends: mansion

The English word “mansion” might seem to have something to do with the world of work, like the Italian word “mansione” that refers to the tasks or duties of your job. But it actually means a very large, imposing house, often in the country and with extensive grounds and gardens. This kind of grand, rich house can also be called a villa, because strangely in this case it isn’t a false friend and has the same meaning in Italian.

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