A Brief History of the French Language

Have you ever wondered how French got to where it is today?

The short answer is that French has been in contact, in conflict, and in competition with lots of languages. It's these interactions that really drove French to evolve over the centuries.

In today’s video, we are presenting a very brief history of French in 5 parts, from the origins of French to its current standing:

1. How French was invented
2. How French beat the other French Languages
3. How French overcame Latin
4. How French became the universal language
5. How English competes with French