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The French and the English languages may share some common vocabulary. But they basically are very different languages. For example, French belongs to the Romance language family that descends from the ancient interaction of ancient, classical Latin with the ancient native languages of the areas under Roman rule. English belongs to the Germanic language family through its descent from the ancient Angles and Saxons of ancient Britain. Something that is uncomfortable for French speakers is the way that English speakers divide their syllables. In French, a syllable tends to end in a vowel. In English, it may end in a consonant or a vowel. Those who know correct, educated standard French have little problems with spelling. But English spelling and pronunciation can't be counted on to overlap or reinforce each other. The written French language has an organized approach to prepositions. English is chaotic, spontaneous, and unpredictable in its interaction with them.
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There is no universal feeling among French people towards the English language. Some may prefer French for cultural or historical reasons, while others appreciate English for its global utility and opportunities. Personal preferences play a significant role in language perceptions.
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How has the French language influenced the English language?
The French language has influenced English through the Norman Conquest in 1066, resulting in the introduction of French vocabulary and grammatical structures into English. Many English words are derived from French, especially in areas like food, fashion, art, and government. This influence has enriched the English language and made it more diverse.
What country created the English language?
English was "created"--natural languages evolve, they aren't created. Something like Klingon is a created language, English is a natural language--by people living on the British Isles approximately where England is now.
Do people in Prince Edward Island speak Canadian?
It seems like you may be confusing the language spoken in Prince Edward Island with a specific dialect or accent. The official languages of Prince Edward Island are English and French, with English being the most widely spoken. People in Prince Edward Island speak Canadian English, which is a variation of English spoken in Canada.
Is the English or the French language more popular in Canada?
English is more popular in Canada, as it is the most widely spoken language in the country, particularly in provinces like Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. However, French is also an official language in Canada and is spoken predominantly in the province of Quebec.
Can you use the verb 'assister' from the French language to say 'assist' in English?
In English, "assister" from French generally translates to "attend" or "be present at" in English, rather than ''assist''.
What is language skills?
language skills are like french English Spanish and they help you in different countries like France because there is people who speak french
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.
Do you consider English as secondary language?
Depends where you come from. Like in the U.S.,primary language is English , but in Canada , primary language is English , and secondary language is 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
How fluent is English in Quebec?
Not very. The French speakers like their language there.
What is goodbye in different language?
good bye in mardarin Chinese - zai jian in french - Aurevior We can see this is how you say it in french and mardrin but how do you say it in the English language, no not how we speack English but like british language!!!
What is lanuage?
Language is a system of communication that includes sounds, words, and grammar rules to convey meaning. It is used by humans to express thoughts, emotions, and information. Language can be spoken, written, or signed.
Is there a word in french which sounds like how?
No. The English letter "h" does not even exist in French. (The French "h" is silent.)No. The French language does not even have an English "h". (The French "h" is a silent letter.)
Whats the opposite of spoken English?
Sign language in a different language, like Spanish, French etc? Written Spanish, French etc
Which language is easy to learn French or Portuguese?
French is probably the easier language. Some words even sound like the English ones.
Why is Spanish spoken in a small part of Africa?
It is just the language people who were there first used. People in certain parts of Africa also speak English, or French. It is like asking, "Why do people in America speak English?"
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!
