Many English words have French origins, including words related to fashion, hunting, art, and medicine. The Norman invasion of England in 1066 led to the introduction of French words into the English language. Over time, an estimated Here are some examples of English words with French origins:
- Fashion: Robe, coat, collar, buckle, fur, jewel, petticoat, lace, cape
- Hunting: Rein, trot, stable, harness, spaniel, pheasant, joust, pavilion, tournament
- Art and literature: Painting, music, sculpture, poet, paper, pen, beauty, prose, romance
- Medicine: Physician, poison, remedy, plague, pulse, malady, pain, gout
- Other words: Adieu, armoire, ballet, bouquet, café, chandelier, chevalier, concierge, debut, rendezvous . Some words of French origin have made their way back into Modern French, including budget, challenge, design, discount, establishment, express, fuel, gay, gin, humour, interview, jury, magazine, management, mess, pedigree, performance, rave, record, reporter, spleen, sport, squat, standard, suspense, tennis, ticket, toast, toboggan, tunnel, vintage.
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