Here is an original book! The history of the French language, from its origins, its roots, its evolution to become the language we speak today.
At the same time, the author presents us with the history of our country, a fascinating history filled with intrusions, borrowings, and enrichment through the contributions of changes and migrations which have brought to Gaul a variety of populations such as the Greeks, Romans, Germans, Celts, and Anglo-Saxons.
A true mix of peoples who settled in this country, bringing with them their cultures, civilizations, and languages. Thus, French is the result of all these contributions. In this way, it is a living language as it evolves, replenishes itself, and enriches. While Latin is a dead language, this is precisely because it became fixed once and for all as the language of the church. The incredible adventure of the French language shows us century after century this evolution, from Old French to the modern language of today.
A book to read to discover the richness of this language, an unsuspected richness with the origin of certain expressions that arose on the occasion of wars, revolts, or simply from the witticisms of writers or intellectuals. Romantic? Yes, French is a novel!
Thierry Jan, writer
