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What words did the french bring to England?

The French influence on the English language is vast and pervasive, with countless words making their way into English during the Norman Conquest of 1066. Here are some key areas where French words significantly impacted English:

Government and Law:

* Court: From Old French "court," meaning "yard" or "enclosure," the place where the king held court.

* Parliament: From Old French "parlement," meaning "speech" or "discussion."

* Justice: From Old French "justice," meaning "right" or "equity."

* Judge: From Old French "juge," meaning "one who judges."

* Attorney: From Old French "attorney," meaning "one who acts on behalf of another."

Military:

* Army: From Old French "armee," meaning "armed force."

* Battle: From Old French "bataille," meaning "conflict."

* Soldier: From Old French "soldat," meaning "one who serves for pay."

* Captain: From Old French "capitaine," meaning "leader."

* General: From Old French "general," meaning "of general application."

Society and Culture:

* City: From Old French "cite," meaning "city."

* Castle: From Old French "chastel," meaning "castle."

* Fashion: From Old French "fashion," meaning "form" or "shape."

* Romance: From Old French "romanz," meaning "a story in the vernacular."

* Culture: From Old French "culture," meaning "cultivation."

Food:

* Beef: From Old French "boeuf," meaning "ox."

* Pork: From Old French "porc," meaning "pig."

* Lamb: From Old French "lam," meaning "young sheep."

* Chicken: From Old French "chicken," meaning "chicken."

* Table: From Old French "table," meaning "table."

Other:

* Beautiful: From Old French "bel," meaning "beautiful."

* Animal: From Old French "animal," meaning "living being."

* Change: From Old French "change," meaning "alteration."

* Comfort: From Old French "comfort," meaning "consolation."

* Difficult: From Old French "difficult," meaning "difficult."

This is just a small sample of the vast number of French words that have become part of the English language. The impact of French on English is undeniable, and it continues to shape our language today.

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