The French call them faux amis, we say "false friends."
They are words that are similar, but not the same in French and English. But they are so funny to integrate in to conversations with friends who speak both languages (franglais).
My personal favorites:
1. Derange
In French, this phrase Desolee de vous derangez translates into a mild "Sorry to bother you." But the word is ever so much more entertaining in English when used in sentences such as "If it doesn't derange you, could you bring me some bread from town?" or even just "Sorry to derange you, please text me later."
2. Perturbations
Sure in English, we can be perturbed with someone or something. But in French, these objects of annoyance are called perturbations, and that word amuses me to no end.
There are more, but I need to occupy myself (another typical french expression) with getting ready for school now. A toute a l'heure!
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