Peter A. Hovis

Why you already know 15,000 French words

RJ Hamster

Why There Are So Many French Words in English

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W hile the Germanic languages remain foundational elements of English, the French influence is surprisingly strong. Here’s how so many French words found their way into the modern English language.
 
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