How French made its mark on the English language

Episode 66 • April 12, 2022 • 00:06:21
How French made its mark on the English language
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How French made its mark on the English language

Apr 12 2022 | 00:06:21

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

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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