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The history of French and English goes back to the Norman conquest of England in 1066<\/strong>, a major event that left a lasting linguistic imprint. Indeed, following the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror became King of England and established French as the official language <\/strong> of the Court. This is how the story begins, mixing French and English. Let\u2019s find out more about all the fantastic French words used in English!<\/p>\n\n

The figures speak for themselves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Today, English has around 25,000 words of French origin<\/strong>, representing almost 30% of its vocabulary. Anglophones already speak French, without even knowing it! These linguistic borrowings are known as Gallicisms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Fashion and gastronomy: bastions of French in English<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Fashion and gastronomy are two areas in which the French have particularly distinguished themselves. Terms like \u201chaute couture<\/strong>\u201d and \u201cchic<\/strong>\u201d have found their way into the English lexicon, as have a host of culinary words that add a touch of sophistication to menus around the world. To name but a few, our English-speaking friends use the words \u201cvinaigrette<\/strong>,\u201d \u201ccroissant<\/strong>,\u201d or \u201ceau de vie<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Expressions that cross borders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Borrowing is not limited to words, but also extends to expressions. Who hasn\u2019t experienced \u201cd\u00e9j\u00e0 vu<\/strong>\u201d or wished other \u201cdiners\u201d a \u201cbon app\u00e9tit<\/strong>\u201d before enjoying a tasty meal? Expressions like \u201cc\u2019est la vie<\/strong>\u201d and \u201crendez-vous<\/strong>\u201d have captured the hearts of English speakers without losing their French charm.<\/p>\n\n

A surprising case: main course or real starter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

An amusing contradiction is the use of the word \u201centree<\/strong>.\u201d In English, it refers to the main course of a meal, while in French, it’s the term reserved for the starter. A subtlety that can sometimes lead to misunderstandings!<\/p>\n\n

Another curiosity: military jargon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Another linguistic curiosity lies in the English army’s rank names, most of which are inherited from the French. From \u201csergeant<\/strong>\u201d to \u201clieutenant<\/strong>,\u201d these terms have spanned the centuries, reminding us of the historical proximity between the two languages.<\/p>\n\n

In conclusion, the influence of French on English goes far beyond mere words; it’s a complex linguistic fabric woven by history. While these Gallicisms continue to enrich modern English, they testify to an undeniable connection between two languages which, though distinct, share a common history. On the same subject, check out our article on anglicisms by following this link<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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