What language did French and Spanish come from?

French and Spanish both come from Latin, the language of the Roman Empire.

Here's a breakdown:

* Latin was spoken throughout the Roman Empire, and as the empire expanded, it was spread to different regions, including what are now France and Spain.

* French evolved from Vulgar Latin, the spoken form of Latin used by the common people in the Roman province of Gaul (now France). It underwent significant changes over centuries due to contact with Germanic languages spoken by invading tribes.

* Spanish also evolved from Vulgar Latin spoken in the Iberian Peninsula, which included present-day Spain and Portugal. The language was influenced by Arabic during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.

So, while both French and Spanish are distinct languages, they share a common ancestor in Latin. This is why they have many similarities in vocabulary, grammar, and even pronunciation.