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French for fashion is La Mode. So we get mode, modish.
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What English word comes from the french word meaning sour wine?
Vinegar (vin aigre = sour wine)
What is the english translation of the french word Velo?
The French word "velo" refers to the English word "bicycle". Velo comes from the Latin word "Velox", meaning "fast". This is also the origin of the word "velocity".
The word environment comes from a French word meaning having to do with?
"environment" comes from French "environnement", which is based on the same root as "environ" meaning "whereabout", "around", "surroundings."
How Prairie comes from the french word meaning?
From the late 18th century 'praerie' and from Latin 'pratum' meaning 'meadow
What is the meaning of the name Norman?
Norman comes from the French name, meaning "Invader of Normandie".
Which English word comes from the french word meaning small shop?
French words for small shops may be 'une échope' (compare to English "shop") and 'une boutique'
What is the meaning of name rabbet?
The word "rabbet" comes to the English language from the Old French language word "rabbat", meaning "a recess in a wall".
The word jaunty comes from the French word meaning what?
The English word jaunty means sprightly or easy in manner. It comes from the French word gentil which meant well-bred and genteel.
What English word comes from the french word meaning sour wine?
Vinegar (vin aigre = sour wine)
Is Philadelphia French?
No. It was settled by English and the name is from the Ancient Greek "philos" meaning "love" and "adelphos" meaning "brother" (this is where "the city of brotherly love" comes from).
What is the meaning of the name butler?
It is English, but originally comes from old French, meaning "one who bears the cup". A butler is, of course, a manservant in a wealthy household.
What are the French origins of the English word 'Parliament'?
The french word is "parlement" which means speaking, so parliament is the place where we speak
Origin of the word boss?
It comes from Middle English from the Old French word boce.
Cellulose is derived from which word?
It comes from the French word cellule meaning small cell and the English -ose meaning on the pattern of. Cellulose has a pattern of many small cells.
Is mustache French?
The English word comes from the French moustache which comes from Italian mustaccio which comes from Greek mustax.
Which language does parachute originate from?
The word "parachute" comes "para", meaning "against" or "counter" in Ancient Greek, and "chute", the French word for "fall".
Why is dinner called supper?
The word "supper" comes from the old French word "super" and the English word "sup." Supper is a Middle English term.
