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What words has been adopted into English from French and means simple or lacking sophistication?
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∙ 11y ago
banal ?
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How do you say i miss her in french?
To say "I miss her" in French, you must literally say "she is lacking me" - elle me manque. This is the reverse to English.
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.
Which language most heavily influenced English during the middle English period?
French. After the Norman conquest French had such a impact on the English language that Middle English looks nothing like Old English, because we adopted and adapted so many of their words!
How do you spell parfume versus perfume?
The English word is spelled perfume. Perhaps because French is associated with fashion and sophistication, and because other French terms (such as eau de toilette) are common in the fragrance industry, the French word parfum is often used for fragrance products.
What makes English unique?
As a result of the Norman Conquest which imposed a form of French upon English society, the English language is unique for having two word hordes (and to a lesser extent two grammatical structures ), the native Germanic and the adopted French.
How do you spell social sophistication in french?
The term "social sophistication" in French is spelled "sophistication sociale."
How do you say nuance in french?
nuance, same as in english. It's actually a french word that has been "adopted" by english.
How do you say i miss her in french?
To say "I miss her" in French, you must literally say "she is lacking me" - elle me manque. This is the reverse to English.
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 wagon in French?
Same thing, 'un wagon' (masc.). The English noun has been adopted in French.
What is the french for Deja Vu?
Déjà Vu is a French word already, that has been adopted into the English language, therefore it has no translation into French.
What is the origin of desultory?
Desultory is derived from a french word, desilire (to leap down) - its English meaning is: lacking in consistency, random
What does the French word complète mean?
The French word "complète" means "complete" in English. It is used to describe something that is whole, finished, or lacking nothing.
What is the French word for gauche?
The French word for "gauche" is "left" in English, describing the opposite side of the right hand. It can also be used to describe something that is awkward or lacking in social grace.
What language most heavily influenced English during the Middle English Period?
French. After the Norman conquest French had such a impact on the English language that Middle English looks nothing like Old English, because we adopted and adapted so many of their words!
Which language most heavily influenced English during the middle English period?
French. After the Norman conquest French had such a impact on the English language that Middle English looks nothing like Old English, because we adopted and adapted so many of their words!
How do you say adopted in French?
The word for "adopted" in French is "adopté."
