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After the Norman conquest of 1066 , when England was taken over by French speaking Normans, a Germanicized form of French became the language of the King's court and the upper class, who at first were mostly immigrants from Normandy. As the nobles and scholars became more and more English over time, the English spoken by the common people around them became more and more French. By the Middle English period, the Frenchified Saxon dialect of London was becoming the literary dialect and hence the national standard.
Modern English has a great deal of French vocabulary, and some French grammar, but it remains a Germanic language.
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French became the language of the English nobility and court after the Norman Conquest in 1066. Over time, it evolved into a symbol of status and sophistication among the English upper class. This influence lasted for several centuries and left a lasting impact on the English language.
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When was the French language spoken in England?
The French language was spoken in England from the Norman Conquest in 1066 until the late Middle Ages (14th century). It was primarily used among the nobility, in the royal court, and in official documents. Over time, English gradually became the dominant language in England.
Are there more french or English speaking people in Canada?
There are more English-speaking people in Canada than French-speaking people. English is the most widely spoken language in Canada, with approximately two-thirds of the population speaking English as their first language. French is spoken mainly in the province of Quebec, where it is the official language.
Is English or french spoken in Newfoundland Canada?
English is the predominant language spoken in Newfoundland, Canada. French is not commonly spoken in this region.
Is french the most widely spoken language?
No, English is the most widely spoken language in the world. French is spoken by a significant number of people, but it is not the most spoken language globally.
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Some French people may feel uncomfortable speaking English due to lack of confidence or proficiency. Others may prefer to speak their native language as a matter of pride or identity. Additionally, there may be a cultural value placed on preserving the French language.
Why the united nations declare that the English language is our universal language?
The 'Lingua Franca' was French for decades... maybe centuries but when more people in the world spoke English the Lingua Franca became English.
When was the French language spoken in England?
The French language was spoken in England from the Norman Conquest in 1066 until the late Middle Ages (14th century). It was primarily used among the nobility, in the royal court, and in official documents. Over time, English gradually became the dominant language in England.
What is the language of Canadian people?
French and English eh
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"Dictionnaire Anglais" is French for "English Dictionary". It is a dictionary for French people to find the equivalent word from the English language.
Why is french the prodominant language in Montreal?
Montréal has been founded by French people and French has always been the predominant language despite the English desire to make English the sole official language.
Why do most French people refuse to speak English?
Some French people may feel uncomfortable speaking English due to lack of confidence or proficiency. Others may prefer to speak their native language as a matter of pride or identity. Additionally, there may be a cultural value placed on preserving the French language.
Do french people speak English?
No, they speak English. In English schools children are taught a second language, and it is commonly French. However, when they get to secondary school they can often take German, Spanish, Italian and even Russian, depending upon the school. Historically, the royalty in England spoke French as the language of the Court until the mid-1800s. French was seen as the aristocratic language whereas English was the language of the peasantry. This changed as the English government became increasingly more democratic and open to plebiscite.
What language do people speak in central Canada?
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What is the language in east Maui?
People on Maui speak English, French and a Hawaiian language.
Why people in Paris do not wish to speak English?
Lots of people will speak English to you in Paris with no problem. Paris is in France, so French is the local language and just like you would prefer to speak your language where you live instead of a foreign language, the French people would of course have a preference for speaking French, rather than English or any other language.
What kind of language do jamiacan people say?
Mostly english, but some french.
What language does mauritian people speak?
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