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from John Rumm contains these words:

and be called French ;-)

English does not derive from French. Duh!

a passe comment...

My reference was to the fact that the French attempt rigorously control
their language, and resist attempts to extend it or allow it to evolve.
Hence why they have to borrow English phrases to describe anything
technical etc. Le email etc.

There is a subset of English that has strong French roots. Something to
do with being ruled by a ******* William whose native language it was
despite him being of Viking descent.

--
Roger Chapman