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At the time of the invasion of England, a dialect of French.

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What language did the normans speak before Normandy?

Before settling in Normandy, the Normans originally spoke Old Norse, a North Germanic language. This was due to their Viking heritage and origins in Scandinavia before their migration to northern France.


Did the normans speak French?

The Normans who settled in France (in the region now called Normandy) mixed up with the local population and learned French. They totally dropped the usage of their original languages in two or three generations.


What languages did they speak Norman speak?

The Normans primarily spoke the Norman language, which was a variety of Old French. Over time, as they settled in different regions such as England and Sicily, they adopted and learned the local languages such as Middle English and Sicilian.


How did the Normans learn to speak French?

The Normans learned to speak French through a process of linguistic assimilation that took place after their conquest of England in 1066. The Norman nobility adopted French as their language of power and administration, while the local population gradually absorbed French vocabulary and grammar through everyday interactions. Over time, this led to the development of Anglo-Norman, a distinct form of French spoken in England during the Middle Ages.


Is the language of the Normans was Old Norse?

No, the language of the Normans was Old Norman, a dialect of Old French. It evolved from the Old Norse language spoken by the Vikings who settled in the region, but it was heavily influenced by Latin and other Romance languages.