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…