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Yes, the Normans initially spoke a dialect of Old Norse. Over time, French became the dominant language among the Norman nobility and was used in official documents and courts.
The Normans spoke a variety of languages including Old Norman, Old French, and Latin. Over time, these languages evolved and influenced the development of modern 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.
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.
The Normans introduced Norman French to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066. This had a significant impact on the English language, leading to the development of Middle English.
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.