Cognates are words in different languages that have a similar origin and meaning. For example, the English word “mother” and the Spanish word “madre” are cognates because they both come from the same ancient root. This similarity can make it easier for language learners to expand their vocabulary, as they can recognize familiar words in a new language. Cognates can be found in many languages, including French, German, and Italian. However, not all cognates are exact matches; some may have slight differences in spelling or pronunciation. For instance, the English word “information” and the French word “information” are cognates, but they are pronounced differently.