English words of French origin
Most French words came into English over the centuries following the Norman Conquest of 1066 and they include terms related to politics, religion, arts, warfare, the nobility and luxury items, food items and so on…
Here is a list of just a number of many English words of French origin:
Parliament
Government
Mayor
Parish
Baron
Count
Prince
Dungeon
Hotel
Restaurant
Lion
Giraffe
Elephant
Justice
Court
Passport
Diplomacy
Cream
Marmelade
Custard
Sauce
Cinema
Ticket
Mask
Tour
Champagne…