In 1066, the Normans took control of England, leading to significant changes in the English language. Under King William the Conqueror, Norman French became the language of the elite in England. This necessitated the absorption of French words into English, particularly terms related to power, justice, art, government, law, and culture. This integration resulted in the development of Middle English, which differs from Old English, marking a fundamental transformation in the language's structure and vocabulary.
After 1066, the Normans seized the English throne, making Norman French the language of England's elite. English absorbed many French terms related to power, justice, and culture.
The integration of French words into English after the Norman conquest reshaped the language, giving rise to what we now refer to as Middle English.
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