Did you know that French was once the official language of England for nearly 300 years? After William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, French—specifically Norman French—became the language of the royal court, legal system, and aristocracy. It left a lasting mark on the English language, contributing thousands of words we still use today, like court, jury, government, and beef. In fact, English vocabulary is roughly 30% French in origin. It’s why English often has fancy-sounding synonyms: ask (Anglo-Saxon) vs. inquire (French). Language lovers, consider this your passport to etymological elegance—no beret required. #frenchfacts #languagehistory #etymology #frenchwords #englishlanguage #didyouknow #learnsomethingnew Thxs pillowmod