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What are some french words that begin with w?

You're right to be curious! French doesn't have many words that start with "w". Here's why:

* Phonetic Influence: The "w" sound in French is usually represented by "ou".

* Borrowed Words: The few words that do start with "w" are mostly borrowed from other languages, primarily English.

Here are some examples:

* Week-end: This is a French adaptation of the English word "weekend".

* Whisky: This is a French spelling of the English "whiskey".

* Wok: This is a borrowed word from Chinese, but is increasingly used in French.

* Waltz: Borrowed from German, but used in French for the dance.

* Washington: This name is a French adaptation of the English "Washington".

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