The document provides an overview of the French language, including its origins and evolution over time. It discusses how French emerged from Vulgar Latin and became standardized under royal patronage. Key events like the Norman conquest of England in 1066 helped spread the French language to other parts of Europe and beyond. The text also mentions how French remains an important international language of communication, business, science, aviation, diplomacy, and entertainment.
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Activity book for very young learners - first edition
The document provides an overview of the French language, including its origins and evolution over time. It discusses how French emerged from Vulgar Latin and became standardized under royal patronage. Key events like the Norman conquest of England in 1066 helped spread the French language to other parts of Europe and beyond. The text also mentions how French remains an important international language of communication, business, science, aviation, diplomacy, and entertainment.
The document provides an overview of the French language, including its origins and evolution over time. It discusses how French emerged from Vulgar Latin and became standardized under royal patronage. Key events like the Norman conquest of England in 1066 helped spread the French language to other parts of Europe and beyond. The text also mentions how French remains an important international language of communication, business, science, aviation, diplomacy, and entertainment.