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You could turn the question around and ask how the area occupied by those two countries ended up (almost) with only two languages. In ancient times there were many more languages in different regions within what have now become France and Germany. As late as a thousand years ago, some letters and documents were still being written in Latin (which was fairly standardized) because people did not know each others' native languages. Furthermore, those people who could read (not everybody, by a long shot) learned Latin as they learned to read, and some spoken languages were not written down. Most of areas of Germany spoke languages similar to each other, so eventually they were able to adopt one form of what we now call German. Something similar happened in France (except that there are still areas of France that have other languages).
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∙ 8y agoThe main reason that French and German are such different languages is that while the original people of Gaul (France) spoke Germanic and Celtic languages -- both much closer to modern German than French, they were overrun by the Romans, who introduced Latin as the means of communication. The current French language is a derivative of Latin. Conversely, the German language is derived from these ancestral Germanic languages.
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What lessons are there in France?
The same as American, but a little different. They take several languages and by end of high school (called lycee, pronounced leesay) they will be fluent in at least 3 languages. They write different too. They write on graph paper, 1 letter per box.
What were allied forces planning to do during d-day?
They were planning to attack 5 beaches, Omaha, Utah, Juno, Sword and Gold in France to liberate France from the nazis.
Why was England afraid of invasion at the end of the 19th century?
Other equally powerful countries had been attacked and defeated
What countries invaded France during World War 2?
the answer is Germany bazically i am sorry i don't know much more.
What involvement did France have in world war 1?
Ever since 1871 France had been bitterly hostile to Germany because of the harsh treatment at the end of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. In 1871 France had been forced to hand over most of Alsace and Lorraine to the newly unified Germany and to pay substantial reparations. The defeat of France in about six months had raised a little question- mark beside its claim to great power status. One of the reasons why the annexation of Alsace and Lorraine caused such resentment was the inhabitants (though German-speaking in the Alsace) identified with France and saw themselves as French. They were never really accepted as German in Germany. In his retirement, Bismarck said that the treatment of France in 1871 had been a blunder as it had created a permanent enemy. Following Germany's declaration of war on Russia in 1914, France was obliged under the terms of its treaty with Russia (dating from 1892) to assist Russia. Moreover, over 3 million German troops were advancing towards France. Joncey
Will there ever be peace between Germany and France?
France and Germany have enjoyed a very happy and tranquil relationship since the end of WWll, and are great trading partners.
What is 'The end' when translated from English to different languages?
Fin Dutch: einde
Who controlled Germany following the end in ww1?
Mainly France (Slighty slightly slightly) russia
What caused France and great Britain to end their policy of appeasement and deckare war on Germany?
The line had been drawn in the sand after the Sudentenland. France and the UK had said no to Germany about Poland. Germany crossed the line and WW-II was started in Europe.
How did World War 1 end and what was achieved?
the allies won ww1. they where Germany ,England, France and there empires
What statement about the end of the world 1 is true?
Germany invaded the neutral country of Belgium to attack France
Which 2 nations were involved in tensions over the province of Asace and Lorraine?
France and Germany. Germany annexed Alsace and Lorraine from France at the end of the 1870 war. Both provinces became French again in 1918.
What lessons are there in France?
The same as American, but a little different. They take several languages and by end of high school (called lycee, pronounced leesay) they will be fluent in at least 3 languages. They write different too. They write on graph paper, 1 letter per box.
What concessions did Germany receive from France at the end of the war?
France agreed to recognize the pre-war boundaries with Germany. They had threatened to take all of the land west of the Rhine, but settled for a temporarily independent Saarland which would be returned to Germany after certain conditions were met.
What country does the language of French come from?
French language formed in France, from the vulgar Latin languages spoken there at the end of the Roman era.
When did Germany take control of France?
In theory there was supposed to be a section of France that was free of German control. But, the Nazis and Hitler lived up to their true colors and occupied it and controlled it in the end. At the end of the War, the French prosecuted and penalized the leaders that put them into the position of being occupied by Germany.
Who were the most important three men at the end of the Great War?
The most important three men at the end of the Great War were from Britain, Germany and France.
