French Vocabulary: 5 French Words From Names

Learn some common, everyday French vocabulary that originates from (specific) French people’s names, including their history and how to use them.
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Discover new French vocabulary in this French lesson, with words that originate from specific French people’s names. You’ll learn who is behind the history of a few common French words, as well as how and when to use them.

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