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Which language became dominant in England after the Norman Conquest?
Old Northern French
What was the result of the Norman Conquest on the English language?
Absorption of French words into English and loss of many Old English words
Why did English assimilate a large number of French words?
Because of France's geographical position and cultural prestige
Test your knowledge of the French influence on the English language with this quiz! From pre-Norman conquest words to the assimilation of French vocabulary, see how much you know about the linguistic history between these two countries.
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