French words, too, entered the local speech, some of which can still be heard today.

Its name comes from the French word for lightning, but nobody knows why.

You still have not told me what the French word meant.

They could learn soon enough the few dozen French words of military importance.

French words used in English have always had a different appeal.

The group took their name from the French word for song.

Another idea is that it comes from the French word for marriage.

The river's name comes from the French word for hare.

Of course you know it is a French word, too.