🎉 Fun Fact
After 1066, French became the language of power in England. For nearly 300 years, nobles, judges, and royals spoke French while English simmered quietly below. That left a permanent mark on the vocabulary we use today! That’s why we eat “beef” at dinner, not “cow”—the French-speaking nobles named the dish, while English-speaking farmers raised the animal!
🇬🇧 English vs 🇫🇷 French: Who Said What?
| English Word | French Origin | Used By |
|---|---|---|
| Cow | Bœuf | Farmers vs. Nobles |
| Court | Cour | Legal system |
| Judge | Juge | Legal system |
| Freedom | Liberté | Peasants vs. Lawmakers |
| Castle | Château | Monarchy |
| Mansion | Maison, Manoir | Nobility |
| Wedding | Mariage | Villagers vs. Clergy |
French was the language of the court, the law, and the elite.
English was the voice of the people.
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