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A HUGE part of the English language came from the French. Besides obvious expressions and words, such as attache, or faux pas, common words entered the language- such as beef (from boeuf) and pork (from porc).
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How are English Hindi and Punjabi related?
Because all these three have not their own grammar,they borrow the words of other languages quite easily.
When did the English borrow the French language?
Assuming by "borrow" adopt is meant, never. Beginning with the Norman Conquest in 1066, a Germanic-influenced form of Old French, called Norman French became the official language of England although Latin was used in law and in ecclesiastical circles. This led to the eventual emergence of Modern English, which has many French words and uses some French grammar, but it has to be remembered that English has borrowed words from many languages, and French words in English use have come into the language at different times and from different dialects. Answer The English borrowed French for a short time, but gave it back.
Old English was infused with French words by the?
Normands - people of William the Conqueror, who lived in France and spoke French.
What language did Old English borrow merci?
Old French. But THEY borrowed it from Latin. From Greek to Latin to French to English
What language has borrowed the most words?
That would probably be Modern English, both in terms of sheer numbers and in proportion to its own core vocabulary. English adopted a great number of words and some of the grammar of Norman French after the Conquest of 1066, and continues to borrow words today from many sources. Learned terms are commonly borrowed directly from Latin and Greek, but any language may supply words when no English equivalent for them already exists.
What language does the isiZulu borrow words from?
The Zulu language is influenced by Xhosa and English.
Does Japanese people write in English?
If they know the language, then yes. They also "borrow" English words and on occasion write them in English instead of katakana.
What words are spoken in France that are English?
positive is the same
Why does America borrow words from Mexico?
It is common for any language to borrow words and even phrases from other languages and countries. In the case of American English, it borrowed several words from Spanish during its "expansion to the west", including words such as adobe, mesa, conquistador, guerrilla, pronto or arroyo.
From what language did English borrow?
German.
How are English Hindi and Punjabi related?
Because all these three have not their own grammar,they borrow the words of other languages quite easily.
Did russia borrow money from France to build railroads?
yes, Russia did.
How much money did Mexico borrow from France in 1985?
10 dollars
What is the most common language that you borrow from in English?
Latin
What is emprunter un stylo in English?
'borrow a pen'
How many word that English borrow from french?
Alot.
What is 'France' when translated from English to French?
"France" in English is France in French.
