It is believed that more than 40% of the English nouns have French origin. English begins as a Germanic language, i.e., of Anglo-Saxon origin. In 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England from France and brought along with him French culture and laws, the influence of which remain until today. The words below are either English or French.
Drop the words to the correct column. There is one word that is the same in English and in French.
The answers are given below
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French | English |
Bleu | Blue |
Café | Coffee |
Condition | condition |
Papier | Paper |
Parapluie | Umbrella |
Stylo | Pencil |
Sucre | Sugar |
Vacances | Vacation |
Viande | Meat |
Voiture | Car |