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Words such as T-shirt, weekend, baby sitter, airbag, flirt are in the French language.
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Why has french words such as Rendezvous become adopted and reused in the English language as if it was an English word?
Especially in the middle ages, the french and English peoples mixed together, and adopted words. The French have many cognates of English words, as we have french words. Particularly, England was once under a french ruler,(I forget the name), and during that time period many words were exchanged from language to language.
What is a joint d'embase in English?
The words joint d'embase are of the French language. These words translate into the English language as the words base gasket.
When were french words introduced to the English language?
French words were introduced to the English language after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. This event resulted in a significant influence of French language and culture on English, leading to the incorporation of many French words into the English vocabulary.
What are some English words that are borrowed from the French language?
Some English words borrowed from French include "ballet," "champagne," "garage," and "fiancé."
What is English language in French?
Anglais is English in the French language.
What are the two foreign language words for kinetoscope?
English and french
Is the French language is based on the Gaul language?
Just some words come from Gaul, like car in English or char in French, French language is mainly a Latin language
What are some french words that you use in the English language?
carte blanche
How did invasions from the Vikings and french affect the English language?
I think the English started "borrowing" the words that the Vikings and French spoke.
What has the author Ernest Weekley written?
Ernest Weekley has written: 'The tutorial French grammar' -- subject(s): French language, Grammar 'Jack and Jill' -- subject(s): English, Personal Names 'The English language' -- subject(s): English language, History 'Exercises on the French subjunctive' -- subject(s): Accessible book, French language, Grammar 'Key to Groundwork of French Composition' -- subject(s): Accessible book 'Adjectives and other words' -- subject(s): English language, Semantics 'An etymological dictionary of modern English' -- subject(s): Etymology, Dictionaries, English language 'Words ancient and modern' -- subject(s): English language, Etymology 'A primer of historical French grammar' 'The tutorial French grammar' -- subject(s): French language, Grammar 'A concise etymological dictionary of modern English' -- subject(s): Dictionaries, English language, Etymology 'The English language' -- subject(s): English language, History, Lending library 'The romance of words' -- subject(s): English language, Etymology, Semantics
What do all words have in common?
All words are a combination of letters that form a meaningful unit of language used to communicate ideas, emotions, and information. Words are the basic building blocks of language and are essential for human communication.
Which two language group provide the origins of most English words?
Latin and German
