Government & Law:
* Government: parliament, council, state, crown, royal, sovereign
* Law: justice, judge, jury, court, evidence, attorney, contract, crime
* Military: army, battle, soldier, general, captain, war
Everyday Life & Food:
* Food: beef, pork, mutton, veal, chicken, bacon, butter, cheese, wine, sugar, soup, sauce, dinner
* Clothing: dress, coat, shirt, pants, hat, glove, scarf, fashion
* Home: castle, mansion, table, chair, bed, pillow, mirror
Arts & Culture:
* Art: painting, sculpture, architecture, music, dance, theatre
* Literature: poetry, novel, play, romance, essay
* Education: university, college, school, teacher, student
Other:
* Body: brain, heart, lung, liver, muscle, bone
* Emotions: love, hate, fear, anger, joy, sorrow
* Nature: forest, mountain, river, sea, cloud, sun, moon
Specific words that might surprise you:
* Beautiful: This comes from the French "beau" (beautiful).
* Gentleman: This comes from the French "gentilhomme."
* Restaurant: This comes from the French "restaurant," meaning "restorative."
* Hobby: This comes from the French "hobir," meaning "to have a liking for something."
Keep in mind:
* Borrowing is a continuous process: New words are still being adopted from French.
* Words can change over time: Some French words have changed their meaning or pronunciation in English.
* Pronunciation: Many French words have different pronunciations in English.
This is just a small sampling of the vast amount of words English borrowed from French. The influence of French on English is profound and continues to be felt today.