How French Has Influenced English Flashcards
1
Q
french influence on English
A
in 1066, William the conqueror (he was french) cross the English channel with an army to invade the territory of England
2
Q
how much of english words developed out of french?
A
30%
3
Q
french words used in english are called
A
cognates
4
Q
___ was the official language spoken by the english government
A
french
5
Q
____ influenced the french language in the past
A
german
