Question

The adjectives like flat, loose and weak are loan words

• A. French
• B. German
• C. Scandinavian
• D. Latin

Answer 1

Answer:

A. French

Influence of French on English Language

• The English language has been significantly influenced by French, particularly following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
• French, the language of the Norman rulers, became the language of the court, administration, and law for several centuries.
• This resulted in a large influx of French vocabulary into English, especially in areas like government, law, fashion, and cuisine.
• Many English words with French origins are used in everyday conversation and academic discourse.
• Examples of French loanwords in English include:
  • Government & Law: `parliament`, `judge`, `jury`, `justice`, `government`, `authority`, `evidence`
  • Fashion & Cuisine: `fashion`, `style`, `cuisine`, `restaurant`, `menu`, `sauce`, `beef`, `pork`
  • General Vocabulary: `blue`, `flat`, `loose`, `weak`, `age`, `army`, `art`, `beauty`, `colour`, `dance`, `flower`, `garden`, `holiday`, `language`, `magic`, `peace`, `people`, `place`, `price`, `road`, `room`, `season`, `sound`, `story`, `street`, `table`, `treasure`, `trouble`, `voice`, `war`
• The given adjectives 'flat', 'loose', and 'weak' are indeed examples of words that entered English from Old French.
• Understanding the historical linguistic influences, such as the impact of French, is often tested in competitive exams related to English language and literature.