4. French influence on the English language Flashcards
1
Q
The influence of Norman French was so strong that by the end of the…
A
11th century the English used was surprisingly different from that used 2 centuries ago.
2
Q
However, as we will see, the impact was particularly on…
A
the word-stock, and no so much on grammar.
3
Q
With punctual exceptions English kept its…
A
Anglo-Saxon grammar
4
Q
Apart from vocabulary aspects, we should remember that there were some other influences such as…
A
the use of the natural gender and prepositions
