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What types of words in English have frequently been borrowed from the French?

English has borrowed a vast number of words from French, particularly during the Norman Conquest (1066), and this influence continues to this day. Here are some categories of words frequently borrowed from French:

General Vocabulary:

* Government and Law: *attorney*, *judge*, *parliament*, *royal*, *sovereign*, *justice*, *crime*, *evidence*, *jury*

* Food and Drink: *cuisine*, *restaurant*, *menu*, *butter*, *beef*, *pork*, *champagne*, *wine*, *dessert*, *pastry*

* Fashion and Beauty: *fashion*, *style*, *chic*, *perfume*, *rouge*, *cologne*, *manicure*, *hairdresser*

* Art and Culture: *ballet*, *opera*, *theatre*, *museum*, *literature*, *poetry*, *sculpture*, *painting*

* Everyday Objects: *table*, *chair*, *carpet*, *mirror*, *window*, *door*, *ceiling*, *wall*

* Social Interaction: *polite*, *elegant*, *charming*, *romantic*, *love*, *hate*, *beautiful*, *ugly*

More Specific Categories:

* Military: *army*, *soldier*, *battle*, *strategy*, *tactics*

* Finance and Business: *bank*, *credit*, *investment*, *entrepreneur*, *corporation*

* Medicine: *doctor*, *clinic*, *hospital*, *surgery*, *medicine*

* Science: *biology*, *chemistry*, *geology*, *physics*, *mathematics*

* Sports: *football*, *tennis*, *golf*, *rugby*, *basketball*

* Animals: *cat*, *dog*, *horse*, *pig*, *chicken*

Words with specific linguistic features:

* Words with silent letters: *debt*, *doubt*, *knife*, *hour*, *honour*

* Words with "ch" pronounced as /ʃ/: *chef*, *machine*, *champagne*, *niche*, *chauffeur*

* Words ending in "-age": *marriage*, *passage*, *courage*, *voyage*, *damage*

* Words ending in "-ment": *government*, *movement*, *treatment*, *argument*, *judgment*

* Words ending in "-ance": *importance*, *romance*, *performance*, *distance*, *assistance*

This is not an exhaustive list, but it gives you an idea of the wide variety of words that have been borrowed from French.

It is important to note that some words have been borrowed from French and then re-borrowed back into French! This highlights the strong linguistic connection between English and French, and how they have influenced each other over time.

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