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French (français)

French (français IPA: /fʁɑ̃.sɛ/, /fʁɑ̃.se/) is a Romance language of the Indo-European family. It descended from the Vulgar Latin of the Roman Empire, as did all Romance languages. French evolved from Gallo-Romance, the spoken Latin in Gaul, and more specifically in Northern Gaul.

Etymology

The word French is derived from the Old French word franceis or françois, which comes from the Francia, the land of the Franks. The Franks were a Germanic tribe who lived in Northern Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Related Terms

  • Francophone: A person who speaks French natively or by choice.
  • Francophile: A person who has a strong positive predisposition or interest in French people, culture, or history.
  • Francophobe: A person who has a strong fear, dislike, or hatred of France or the French.
  • Francophonie: The quality of speaking French; also, the collective body of French-speaking persons or countries.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of French words can be difficult for non-native speakers as it contains sounds that do not exist in English. However, with practice, it can be mastered. The IPA pronunciation for French is /fʁɑ̃.sɛ/, /fʁɑ̃.se/.

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