Can you please answer by wednesday :D thanks
2007-02-19 20:08:28 · 4 answers · asked by simon lebond 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The English language is full of borrowings from many languages bit mostly from the French. We use these words in everyday life and don't think about the origins. So. I'll try to give you a list but I am too lazy to insert the accents.
Avenue /ambiance / boulevard / bonbon / bourgeoise / cafe / /croquet / crochet / chateau / coquette / au contraire / deluge / eclairs / entree / fondu/ fete / filet mignon / garrisson / haute couture /hollaindaise / hors d'oeuvres / ingenue / j.......... / k...... lapin / minuet / morgue / mortiician / menu / mousse / milieu / nouveau riche / nom de plume / pompadour / profiteroles / quiche / queue / rendez-vous / reconnaissance / restaurant/ souffle / tete a tete / unique / valet / w,,,,,,,, / x...... / y .... /z......
2007-02-19 22:05:03 · answer #1 · answered by lizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know somebody in Australia recently asked me if 'au fait' was spelt ofay!
2007-02-20 04:16:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ranjeeh D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you use the word Cul de sac in australia thats french we use it in the uk
2007-02-20 04:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
boutique
salon
croissant
chateau
2007-02-20 04:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by Bethany 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋