The Romans spoke Latin and they took the language with them as they expanded. At least five major European languages are based on Latin. These languages are known as the Romance languages--Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Romanian. English too, has a strong Latin influence, although is is not actually a "grandchild" of Latin.
The educated Romans spoke Greek in addition to Latin. Greek was the diplomatic language of the ancient world, much like French was in the 40' and 50's.
Today Romans speak Italian, their national language. In ancient times the Romans spoke Latin, their national language, with the educated also being fluent in Greek.
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No, the Greeks spoke, and still speak, Greek, though many of them probably knew Latin in ancient times. Since Greece was the country of so many philosophers and artists, it was important for educated Romans to speak Greek (and not the other way around).
No, the Romans, as we know them, came from Italy.No, the Romans, as we know them, came from Italy.No, the Romans, as we know them, came from Italy.No, the Romans, as we know them, came from Italy.No, the Romans, as we know them, came from Italy.No, the Romans, as we know them, came from Italy.No, the Romans, as we know them, came from Italy.No, the Romans, as we know them, came from Italy.No, the Romans, as we know them, came from Italy.
The Romans considered their conquered territories provinces.The Romans considered their conquered territories provinces.The Romans considered their conquered territories provinces.The Romans considered their conquered territories provinces.The Romans considered their conquered territories provinces.The Romans considered their conquered territories provinces.The Romans considered their conquered territories provinces.The Romans considered their conquered territories provinces.The Romans considered their conquered territories provinces.
The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.The Romans were ruled by kings for about 243 years.
Latin was the language of the Romans. The Romans were Latins
Ancient Romans spoke Latin (and Greek). They don't anymore; Latin is a 'dead' language. Modern Romans speak Italian mostly. "How" they speak is with their tongue, teeth, lips and cheeks ... just like we do. The Romans always spoke Italian.
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English did not exist back then. The island was inhabited by Celtic peoples. The English language developed after the Romans. It is most likely that the Romans continued to speak Latin.
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they didn't.
The Romans spoke Italian, Greek and Latin as it spread its empire.
No, the Romans did not speak French. The Romans spoke Latin, which was the official language of the Roman Empire. French is a Romance language that developed from Latin over time.
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The Romans spoke Latin, their native language. The educated were also fluent in Greek.
It was the Latin language
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