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> You know where the language originates and why is it called French? Yes, it originates in Italy, and it's named after a group that once occupied part of the
by thaumasiotes 3y ago
> You know where the language originates and why is it called French?
Yes, it originates in Italy, and it's named after a group that once occupied part of the area where France is now. They spoke Frankish, a language unrelated to French.
Interestingly, in Asia, the French are often referred to as "Franks", or rather by an interpretation of the word "Frank" in the sound system of the local language as it existed a few centuries ago.
- morbicer 3y agoWell aktschually... you can then say it originates somewhere in India or rather Pontic-Caspian steppe. The Italian version of Vulgar Latin is called Italian. Being pedantic is not practical for the UX of locale dropdowns. There are issues with flags. Franks being a Germanic tribe is not one of them. Although maybe putting a Roman SPQR flag and Latin locale would save you some costs. With some effort it should be comprehensible by half of Europe.