Many words of the English language are not originally English at all and over the past 1000 years English has derived from the four corners of the globe from the British Empire conquests and subsequent governing of conquered countries from local tribes in India to more commonly adapted words from the French language which in itself derived from Latin.
There are currently approximately 7,000 -10,000 words that derive from French in the English language, but there are 99 commonly used words we use on a daily basis
how many do you know? Here are the first 21 words that start with A, B, or C letters of the alphabet. (i'm bored) haha. I will add more letters in a few days time just to give everyone a chance to do it. This is the first time trying something like this so be gentle on me if I screwed it up or its not appropriate or even boring.
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12. Brunette: mid 16th century: from French, feminine of brunet, diminutive of brun ‘brown’. SelbyWhite
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14. Cafe: early 19th century: from French café ‘coffee or coffee house’. SelbyWhite
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16.Champagne: Strange one this as it's original form is from Italy but more commonly recognised as a French word. Davycc
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18.Chic: mid 19th century: from French, probably from German Schick ‘skill’. SelbyWhite
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