General Vocabulary:
* Sports and Leisure: football, rugby, tennis, golf, baseball, jogging, camping, weekend,
* Technology: computer, software, internet, email, smartphone, laptop,
* Business and Finance: marketing, management, business, boss, stock, budget,
* Food and Drink: fast-food, snack, sandwich, hamburger, cocktail,
* Fashion: jeans, sweater, pullover, look, style,
Specific Fields:
* Music: rock, pop, jazz, blues, hip-hop,
* Science: laser, radar,
* Politics: lobby, impeach,
* Military: tank, commando,
Words with a slightly different meaning in French:
* "Stress" (French meaning: anxiety, pressure)
* "Challenge" (French meaning: a call to a duel)
* "Meeting" (French meaning: a public gathering)
Why are English words borrowed?
* Global Influence: English's status as a global language means it influences other languages.
* Cultural Exchange: As cultures interact, words are borrowed to express new concepts or ideas.
* Technological Advancement: English is often the language of scientific and technological advancements, leading to new words being borrowed.
Note: The pronunciation of borrowed English words is often adapted to fit French phonetics. For example, "computer" is pronounced "kom-pyoo-ter" in French.
This list is just a sampling. The influence of English on French is extensive and continues to grow.