In lots of books and articles, writers use french expressions with much zest.
Some examples include:
Deja vu
Je sais pas
Faux pas
bon appetite
Why don't they incorporate as many spanish phrases in their writing?
2007-02-13 12:38:17 · 7 answers · asked by 2 days after my B day :) 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I guess people don't think it's sounds fancy.
2007-02-13 12:41:33 · answer #1 · answered by almost there 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Normans (French) conquered England and English incorporated many French words and phrases. Coincedentally, it is really difficult to understand Pre-Norman (old) English, but Middle English is readily understandable. Also, the English language has been exposed to French much longer because France is close to England. However, American English is beginning to incorporate a lot of Spanish words and phrases. In a few hundred years, there will probably be quite a few more as American English is exposed to more and more Spanish.
2007-02-13 14:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Maia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about: "Vaya con Dios", "Hasta la vista", "Mi casa es su casa", "Una cerveza por favor"
Actually there are many Spanish terms and voices incorporated in the American English language. Take for example some of the states names: Montana (hill), Colorado (red), Florida (Easter), Nevada (Snowy). The linguistic loans from Spanish are very common in English, as much with other languages.
2007-02-13 13:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by ninhaquelo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
60% of the english words have a french origin ! (because of the Normans invasion of England in 1066).
A lot of words are exactly similar or almost similar in both countries.
Ex : Table, futur, fortune, restaurant etc...
Some entire phrases have been kept by english language, and sound "chic".
Like in French, english (or US) phrases sound "cool".
2007-02-13 20:21:07 · answer #4 · answered by dfbd d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
French sounds better.
2007-02-13 18:44:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who exactly do you mean by "people"? ? ? ? grin
2007-02-13 12:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by shirleykins 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my fav. is cervasas (beer)
2007-02-13 12:41:55 · answer #7 · answered by pfoutside3 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋