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Do who know any English words which come from french?

There are thousands of English words that come from French! Here are some examples, categorized by topic:

Everyday Life:

* Restaurant (from "restaurant", meaning "restorer")

* Hotel (from "hôtel", meaning "inn")

* Garage (from "garage", meaning "shelter for a carriage")

* Boulevard (from "boulevard", meaning "broadway")

* Machine (from "machine", meaning "machine")

* Costume (from "costume", meaning "custom")

* Chance (from "chance", meaning "opportunity")

* Courage (from "courage", meaning "heart")

* Fashion (from "fashion", meaning "form")

Food & Drink:

* Cuisine (from "cuisine", meaning "kitchen")

* Dessert (from "dessert", meaning "serving after the main course")

* Menu (from "menu", meaning "list")

* Sausage (from "saucisse", meaning "sausage")

* Champagne (from the region of Champagne in France)

* Croissant (from "croissant", meaning "crescent")

* Baguette (from "baguette", meaning "stick")

* Omelette (from "omelette", meaning "little egg")

Art & Culture:

* Art (from "art", meaning "art")

* Ballet (from "ballet", meaning "dancing")

* Sculpture (from "sculpture", meaning "sculpture")

* Opera (from "opéra", meaning "opera")

* Theater (from "théâtre", meaning "theater")

* Romance (from "romance", meaning "story")

* Novel (from "nouvelle", meaning "new")

Science & Technology:

* Science (from "science", meaning "science")

* Computer (from "computer", meaning "calculator")

* Robot (from "robot", meaning "work")

* Engine (from "engine", meaning "device")

* Television (from "télévision", meaning "far seeing")

Other:

* Bureau (from "bureau", meaning "desk")

* Police (from "police", meaning "policy")

* Government (from "gouvernement", meaning "government")

* Revolution (from "révolution", meaning "revolution")

* Liberty (from "liberté", meaning "liberty")

* Hobby (from "hobbie", meaning "hobby")

This is just a small sample of the many English words derived from French. The influence of French on English is vast and can be seen in all areas of life.

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