In some ways

English

French and German are almost like three brothers and sisters that grew up together. Each language influenced the other languages ??in some ways

but one of the biggest influences on English was French.

In a sense, English, French and German are like siblings who grew up together. Each language has influenced the other two languages ??in some way. But the biggest influence on English is French.

In fact

from the 9th century until the 14th century

a form of French was even the “official” language in the courts of England! During those years

the mon (non-royal) people spoke an older form of English

while the kings

queens and members of the court spoke French. And to make it more confusing

most documents were written in Latin.

In fact, from the 9th to the 14th century, French was even the official language of the English court! During this time, the common people (non-royal members) spoke Old English, while the king, queen, and members of the court spoke French. What's even more puzzling is that most of the documents are written in Latin.

As you can imagine

there was a lot of mixing beeen those languages. So let's look at some interesting English words that still “look French.”

As you can imagine, there was a lot of mixing between these languages. So let’s take a look at these fun English words that “look French.”

One more note: Be sure to listen to the pronunciations for these originally-French words. Many are probably said differently than you might expect!

Be sure to listen to the pronunciations for these originally-French words. French vocabulary pronunciation. Many may not be what you imagine.

1. Ballet

Ballet

This is a form of dance that is popular throughout much of the world. Because this dancing style developed in France

many of the words that people use to talk about ballet also e from French. Non-ballet dancers would probably only know the words “ballerina” and “tutu” from that list

though.

This is a dance that is popular in most parts of the world. Because this dance developed in France, many of the words people use to talk about ballet also come from French. Non-ballet dancers may only know the terms "ballerina" and "tutu."

It's important to note how the word “ballet” is pronounced. Here you don't pronounce the “t” at the end. Instead

the second syllable should sound like “lay

” with the same vowel sound as the letter “a.”

It is important to note how ballet is pronounced. The t at the end is silent. Instead, the second syllable should be pronounced like lay, which is the same as the letter a.

That's an interesting thing about some of these French loanwords: Some are pronounced like an English word

but others are pronounced more like in French.

Some French Loanwords are interesting: some are pronounced like English, while others are pronounced more like French.

Here are a few other examples of French loanwords that end in “-et” but are pronounced like an “a” at the end: “buffet

” “gourmet

” “filet

” “chalet” and even the car pany “Chevrolet.”

There are other French loanwords that end in -et but are pronounced like Letter a, such as buffet, gourmet, filet and chalet, as well as the car company Chevrolet.

Example:

My niece and nephew are in ballet class

so I watched their 5-hour ballet performance on Saturday. It was pretty long.

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My nephew and niece are in ballet class, so I saw their five-hour performance on Saturday, which was really long.

2. Café

Cafe, small restaurant

In English

this is the name for a *** all

usually informal restaurant. It often has *** all tables

and sometimes there are also tables outside. It is written both with the accent mark (“café ”) and without it (“cafe”) in English.

In English, this is the name for a small restaurant, usually a less formal restaurant. There are small tables in the restaurant and sometimes there are tables outside. When writing in English, you can emphasize the note cafe, or you can not emphasize the note cafe.

“Cafe” es from the French word for “coffee

” but it's also very similar to other words related to coffee in many other languages. Usually

cafes do serve coffee. But if a place only serves coffee (and not any food)

then it's normally called a “coffee shop.”

cafe is derived from the French word coffee, But it is similar to coffee-related words in many other languages. Usually, small restaurants do serve coffee. But if a place only serves coffee without any food, it is usually called a cafe.

Also note that there's a similar word

“cafeteria

” that causes some confusion. Generally

a cafeteria is like a * ** all restaurant that is for a specific group of people. You'll often find cafeterias at schools or large panies. In those cases

the cafeterias are for the people who study or work in the building.< /p>

Also note that there is a similar word, cafeteria, which has caused some confusion. Generally speaking, a cafeteria is like a small restaurant catering to a specific group of people. You can find cafeterias in schools or large companies. In these cases, the cafeteria is targeted at those who study or work there.

Example:

I've only got about 20 minutes for lunch

so I'll just stop at a cafe for a quick sandwich.

I only had 20 minutes for lunch, so I just grabbed a quick sandwich at the diner.

3. Croissant

Croissant

Some of the most mon (and best!) loanwords are related to food. That's because many foods are closely connected to a particular culture

and other languages ??often don't always have words for foods from other cultures.

Some of the most common (and best) exotics The words are all related to food. That's because many types of food are closely associated with a particular culture, and other languages ??often don't always have specific words to describe foods that originate from foreign cultures.

A croissant is a type of pastry or bread that is light and flaky. “Flaky” means the croissant leaves lots of little crumbs on your plate when you eat it.

croissant It is a light, soft and crumbly snack or bread. Flaky said there would be a lot of crumbs left on the plate when eating the croissant.

A similar type of bread in English is a “crescent roll.” “Roll” is the name of a *** all piece of bread.

A similar type of bread in English The type is croissant. Roll is the name of small bread.

Example:

Tina really loves to make croissants because they taste better than other types of bread.

Tina really loves to make croissants because they taste better than other types of bread. Tastes better than other types of bread.

4. Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur

This is definitely a word that you should hear pronounced

since it can be a little tricky even for native English speakers.

This is definitely a word that you should hear the pronunciation of because it is a bit difficult for native English speakers to pronounce.

An entrepreneur is a person who starts their own pany. Other mon forms of the word include “entrepreneurship” (a noun) or “entrepreneurial” (an adjective).

Entrepreneur He is a person who starts his own business. Other common forms of the word include "entrepreneurial" (noun) or "entrepreneurial" (adjective).

Example:

Elon Musk

the man who started SpaceX and Tesla Motors

is one of the most famous entrepreneurs in the world .

Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, is one of the most famous entrepreneurs in the world.

5. Faux pas

Faux pas

This phrase describes making a social has several silent letters

This phrase describes making a social mistake. It has several silent letters, including x and s.

If you make a faux pas

then the mistake usually isn't very big and doesn't hurt anyone physically

but it can make people unfortable.

If you are rude, the mistake is usually minor and won't hurt the person physically, but it can make people feel uncomfortable.

Example:

I committed a pretty big faux pas last night. I kept trying to offer Maria beers

but I pletely fot that she stopped drinking alcohol three years ago!

I was so rude last night. I kept trying to give Maria beer, but I had completely forgotten that she had stopped drinking three years ago.

6. Genre

Type

In French

this word means “kind” or “style ."

In French, this word means "kind" or "type."

In English

it's used to describe a category of something

especially when talking about entertainment. You'll especially hear people using this word to talk about books

movies and music.

In English, it is used to describe a certain type of thing, especially when talking about entertainment activities. You'll hear people use this term to talk about books, movies, and music.

Example:

Roy likes many types of music

but his favorite genre is heavy metal.

Roy likes many types of music music, but his favorite genre is heavy metal.

7. Hors d'oeuvre

Appetizers

These are *** all bits of food that are served at special events

usually parties. They're very similar to appetizers

but appetizers are usually served before a larger meal.

On special occasions, usually parties, Some meals and snacks will be provided. Similar to appetizers, but hors d'oeuvres are usually served at larger banquets.

In fact

the spelling is also very difficult. Most native English speakers generally only use it when speaking.

In fact, the spelling of words is also very difficult. . Most native English speakers usually only use this word when speaking.

Example:

We were invited to Tina and Roy's engagement party. We expected a big meal

but there were only hors d'oeuvres. That was okay

though

since we weren't that hungry.

We were invited to Tina and Roy's engagement party. We were expecting a hearty meal but only had a few appetizers. But that was okay since we weren’t very hungry.

8. Lingerie

Women's underwear

This is used to describe women's underwear or sleepwear that is usually sexy or special in some way. It also has a tricky pronunciation.

Used to describe women's underwear or pajamas, which are sexy and special in a way. Its pronunciation is also very tricky.

Example:

These days

before some women get married

their friends give them a “lingerie shower.” That's when the woman's friends all get together and give her lingerie as a wedding gift.

Nowadays, before some women get married, their friends have a lingerie party, when friends will gather together and give the bride a set of lingerie As a wedding gift.

9. Renaissance

Renaissance

In French

this means “rebirth

” but in English it is often used to describe the historical period beeen 1300 and 1600 when art and science developed a lot.

In French, it means rebirth, but in English it is often used To describe the historical period from the 14th century to the 17th century when art and science developed rapidly.

It can also be used to describe any time a person

pany or country starts being popular again after a difficult period of time. As a funny note

Some entertainment writers even described the “renaissance” of the actor Matthew McConaughey as a “Mcconaissance.”

It can also be used to describe a person, company, or country becoming popular again after a difficult period. An interesting point is that some entertainment reporters even call Matthew McConaughey's "revival" Mcconaissance.

Example:

I don't know much about art

but I do know that Michelangelo and Raphael were o of the most famous artists from the Renaissance.

I don’t know much about art, but I do know that Michelangelo and Raphael were two of the most famous artists of the Renaissance.

10. Rendezvous

Dating, gathering

In English

this word is used to describe either a place where people plan to meet

or the action of meeting a person at a specific time.

In English, this word is used to describe a place where people plan to meet, or the action of meeting a person at a specific time. time to see someone's behavior.

Example:

We're in a new city

and I'm sure you all want to explore it a bit. It's 2:00 now< /p>

so let's rendezvous back here at 6:00. Then we'll go to dinner.

We're in a new city and I'm sure you all want to explore it. It's two o'clock now. We'll meet back here at six o'clock and then we'll go have dinner.