Could the US have spoken French?

Today, French is the second most spoken language (after English) in the states of Maine and Vermont. In Louisiana, it is tied with Spanish for second most spoken if Louisiana French and all creoles such as Haitian are included….French language in the United States.

Did the French or English language come first?

English has its roots in the Germanic languages, from which German and Dutch also developed, as well as having many influences from romance languages such as French. (Romance languages are so called because they are derived from Latin which was the language spoken in ancient Rome.)

Was French Ever the English language?

William the Conqueror (reigned 1066 – 1087) established French as the official language of England following the Norman Conquest in 1066. Its proximity to England had also allowed some English words to enter the language, noticeably nautical terms.

Where is French spoken in North America?

French is the dominant language in Quebec and Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and is spoken in Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Louisiana.

How much of U.S. speaks French?

The latest U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey reports that 1,203,941 people in the U.S. speak French at home. This includes speakers of French Patois and Cajun. These individuals are over 5 years old (count another 4.6\% if you want to include children under 5, or 55,380 children).

Is French still the international language?

French was chosen because it was still widely considered the international language of diplomacy. Spanish and Arabic were added in 1973, because they were the official languages of many nations. English, French and Spanish are the working languages of the UN General Assembly.

Is French an old language?

Old French (franceis, françois, romanz; Modern French: ancien français) was the language spoken in Northern France from the 8th century to the 14th century….