A stylized graphic featuring a crown, a fleur-de-lis, a stone bridge, and a quill in an inkwell.

Can you spot the borrowed French terms hidden in this fast English lexicon quiz?

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William the Conqueror didn't just seize the throne; he rewrote your vocabulary. From the 'justice' in our courts to the 'beef' on your plate, 1066 changed the stakes forever. Trace the Norman influence and prove you can spot the French roots hiding in plain sight.

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