words associated with foreign elements in English, French. - SS3 English Lesson Note

Foreign elements in English

English has borrowed a large number of words from other languages, especially Latin, French, and Greek. These foreign words are called loanwords. Loanwords can be easily identified because they often retain their original spelling and pronunciation. For example, the word "genre" is a loanword from French, and it is pronounced with a French accent.

French words in English

English has borrowed a large number of words from French, especially during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. These French words are now so common in English that we often forget that they are not native English words. For example, the words "table", "chair", "beef", and "pork" are all French loanwords.

List of loan words from French

vis-à-vis: opposite to

genre: a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content

sachet: a small, often perfumed bag

bouquet: a bunch of flowers

abattoir: a slaughterhouse

chef: a professional cook

cuisine: the style of cooking typical of a particular country, region, or establishment

maître d'hôtel: the head waiter in a restaurant

rendezvous: a meeting at a specified time and place

en route: on the way