Here's a breakdown:
* Old English (c. 450-1150 AD): Primarily derived from Anglo-Saxon.
* Middle English (c. 1150-1500 AD): Influenced by Norman French after the Norman conquest of England in 1066. This influence is why English has so many French loanwords.
* Modern English (c. 1500-present): Continues to be influenced by other languages, including French, Latin, and Greek.
So, while French has played a crucial role in shaping English, it was not the original source. English has its roots in Germanic languages.