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Parlez-vous franglais? More English words officially enter French language
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Origin of English | Jun 18, 2017 |
In history, France and England had the same king and they exchanged culture including languages. New introduction of English words into France is not a wonder. New generation of French speak better English.
Dr. Soonthon Lupkitaro | | |
Platary (X) Local time: 13:17 German to French + ... Are you sure? | Jun 19, 2017 |
Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.) wrote: In history, France and England had the same king I'm really wondering about this affirmation... Regards | | |
Manuella Lange Belgium Local time: 13:17 Member (2015) Dutch to French + ... A list of the new words ? | Jun 19, 2017 |
Very interesting ! I am curious to know whether such a list of the new coming words do exist. | | |
Manuella Lange Belgium Local time: 13:17 Member (2015) Dutch to French + ... Are you sure? | Jun 19, 2017 |
Adrien Esparron wrote: Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.) wrote:
In history, France and England had the same king
I'm really wondering about this affirmation... Regards
This is partially right but way back in History. Think of Guillaume le Conquérant (king of Enlgland in 11th century) of Aliènor d'Aquitaine Queen of England in the 12th century after she had been queen of "Les Francs". For sure they had no clue of the internet in those times but it is true that round of 100-200 words of the basic french dictionary are from an english origin from this time.
Nice day ! Manuella | |
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Tom in London United Kingdom Local time: 12:17 Member (2008) Italian to English
Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.) wrote: In history, France and England had the same king and they exchanged culture including languages. New introduction of English words into France is not a wonder. New generation of French speak better English. Dr. Soonthon Lupkitaro But new generation of English him no speak better French. | | |
Tom in London United Kingdom Local time: 12:17 Member (2008) Italian to English
Adrien Esparron wrote: Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.) wrote: In history, France and England had the same king I'm really wondering about this affirmation... Regards England was invaded by the Normans in 1066, who took over everything and established a dynasty that lasted for centurires. Entire cities were rebuilt; the so-called "great English cathedrals" were in fact great French cathedrals, built by French-speaking craftsmen. The French influence in British culture goes very deep. http://bit.ly/2rIni47
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Adrien Esparron wrote: Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.) wrote: In history, France and England had the same king I'm really wondering about this affirmation... Henry VI was crowned king of England and France. | | |
Tom in London United Kingdom Local time: 12:17 Member (2008) Italian to English
Mirko Mainardi wrote: Henry VI was crowned king of England and France. Yes and he was the grandson of Charles VI, King of France. His mother was Catherine of Valois. His wife was Margaret of Anjou. The House of Plantagenet, rulers of the Kingdom of England (but of French origin) spent 100 years fighting the House of Valois, (also French) in an effort to decide who should rule. The indigenous English had been vassals of the French monarchy ever since 1066. All those castles dotted around England were built by the French (the Normans) to defend them from English rebellions. They are French castles. The Influence of French on the English Language http://bit.ly/2rI6k5X
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... as the motto of the Order of the Garter says: Honni soit qui mal y pense! | | |
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... and some German influences: | Jun 20, 2017 |
Tom in London wrote: But new generation of English him no speak better French. ... like the attitude to correct / point on grammar or spelling errors of other people, even of non-native fellow translators, although I must admit with a bit more (British) humor than by Germans ever would be possible | | |
Tom in London United Kingdom Local time: 12:17 Member (2008) Italian to English Hohenstaufen | Jun 20, 2017 |
The current British royal family (the adjective "royal" is of French derivation) is German. Their real name is Hohenstaufen Saxe-Coburg Gotha. But in 1914, when the German Kaiser Wilhelm went to war against his English cousin, the English cousin changed it to the rather pathetic "Windsor". A German joke is no laughing matter.
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Well, while we are at it.... | Jun 20, 2017 |
.... don't forget the Dutch! | | |
Kay Denney France Local time: 13:17 French to English quick wiki search later... | Jun 20, 2017 |
Manuella Lange wrote: Adrien Esparron wrote: Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.) wrote: In history, France and England had the same king I'm really wondering about this affirmation... Regards This is partially right but way back in History. Think of Guillaume le Conquérant (king of Enlgland in 11th century) of Aliènor d'Aquitaine Queen of England in the 12th century after she had been queen of "Les Francs". For sure they had no clue of the internet in those times but it is true that round of 100-200 words of the basic french dictionary are from an english origin from this time. Nice day ! Manuella Nope, sorry. William the Conqueror was merely Duke of Normandy, not the king of France. And queens are not kings, especially in France where there has never been a queen except as the wife of the king, never simply queen in her own right like the current British monarch. | | |
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