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History of the
French Language

Explore
The History of French

   Discover the  origins of the French language

  Understand how the French language developed

  Understand why the French language is so irregular

  Clear explanations with maps, pictures & photos

  Quiz to test your knowledge

History of French

Discover the stories
Behind the evolution of French

 

Lesson 1
THE GAULISH

LANGUAGE

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Lesson 2
THE LATIN

LANGUAGE

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Lesson 3
THE FRANKISH

LANGUAGE

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Lesson 4
THE ORIGINS OF

THE FRENCH LANGUAGE

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Lesson 5
FROM OLD FRENCH
TO MODERN FRENCH

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Lesson 6
LA
FRANCOPHONIE

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Lesson 7
TEST
YOURSELF

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Uncover the journey
of French across the ages

Explore the evolution of the French language, from its origins as a dialect of Latin to the present day

In this course, we will cover the major historical events and influences that have shaped the French language, such as the Roman conquest of Gaul, and their impact on the language. We will also discuss the French language's current status as a global language, spoken by millions of people around the world.

At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge with my quiz. This quiz is designed to help you reinforce what you've learned and to assess your understanding of the history of the French language.