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Normands - people of William the Conqueror, who lived in France and spoke French.

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What form of language did Old English borrow merci?

Old English borrowed heavily from Latin, Old Norse, and Old French languages. Latin contributed to the vocabulary of Old English through the influence of the Roman occupation of Britain, while Old Norse words were introduced by the Viking invasions. Old French words entered Old English after the Norman Conquest of 1066.


Are cuss words French?

Well the English language has words that originate from many other languages so it's possible that the words may have originated or parts of the words has french origins.


Why does English have many French words?

English has many French words due to the historical influence of the Norman Conquest in 1066, during which the Normans brought their language, Old Norman, which eventually evolved into Middle English. This led to the borrowing of French words into English, particularly in areas of law, government, cuisine, and fashion.


What is the number of French words in the English vocabulary?

It is estimated that about 30-40% of English words have French origins due to the historical influence of the Norman Conquest in 1066. However, the exact number of French words in the English vocabulary is difficult to determine precisely as languages constantly evolve and borrow from one another.


English language parents gives us words originally associated with the common folk?

Some examples of English words with origins in common folk include "beef" (from Old French "boeuf"), "chicken" (from Old English "cycen"), and "apple" (from Old English "æppel"). These words were originally used by the common people in everyday speech.

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What form of language did Old English borrow merci?

Old English borrowed heavily from Latin, Old Norse, and Old French languages. Latin contributed to the vocabulary of Old English through the influence of the Roman occupation of Britain, while Old Norse words were introduced by the Viking invasions. Old French words entered Old English after the Norman Conquest of 1066.


What are Old English words for ''victory?

There is no Old English word for "victory", it did not appear until Middle English and was derived from the Old French virtorie and the Latin word victoria.


From what language did Old English borrow merci?

Old French. But THEY borrowed it from Latin. From Greek to Latin to French to English


Are cuss words French?

Well the English language has words that originate from many other languages so it's possible that the words may have originated or parts of the words has french origins.


Why does English have many French words?

English has many French words due to the historical influence of the Norman Conquest in 1066, during which the Normans brought their language, Old Norman, which eventually evolved into Middle English. This led to the borrowing of French words into English, particularly in areas of law, government, cuisine, and fashion.


Is the word war of Germanic origin like most common English words?

Yes, the word "war" is of Germanic Origin.It entered English before 1150, from late Old English werre < Old North French < Germanic; cognate with Old High German werra, meaning "strife."


Was the word intuition used in old English?

No. Like the vast majority of imported French words, it first appears in Middle English.


What does the word vagin translate to in English?

Vagin is the French word for the female body part that cannot be written in this answer. Some French words are very similar to the English language. French is a very old language.


What is the number of French words in the English vocabulary?

It is estimated that about 30-40% of English words have French origins due to the historical influence of the Norman Conquest in 1066. However, the exact number of French words in the English vocabulary is difficult to determine precisely as languages constantly evolve and borrow from one another.


English language parents gives us words originally associated with the common folk?

Some examples of English words with origins in common folk include &quot;beef&quot; (from Old French &quot;boeuf&quot;), &quot;chicken&quot; (from Old English &quot;cycen&quot;), and &quot;apple&quot; (from Old English &quot;æppel&quot;). These words were originally used by the common people in everyday speech.


What is 'vieux' when translated from French to English?

Vieux in French means "old" in English.


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!