How French made its mark on the English language

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Apr 12 2022 | 00:06:21

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An estimated 80,000 English words are of French origin, with expressions like “c’est la vie” or “je ne sais quoi” a common part of English vocabulary. But how did that particular language have such a profound influence on its linguistic cousin?

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