How old is the French language?

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French language has been written since at least 842 CE, making it a relatively young language
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The French language descended from Latin, just like the other Romance languages. It first appeared in writing in 842 AD when used in the Strasbourg Oaths and appeared in religious writings in the 10th and 11th centuries. However, French literature didn't take off until the late 12th century.
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The French language descended from Latin, just like the other Romance languages. Itfirst appeared in writing in 842 ADwhen used in theStrasbourg Oathsand appeared in religious writings in the 10th and 11th centuries. However, French literature didn't take off until the late 12th century. read less
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The French language is over 1,200 years old. It evolved from Vulgar Latin, spoken by the Romans in Gaul. The earliest form, Old French, began to emerge around the 9th century, with the Oaths of Strasbourg (842 AD) being one of the first written records. Over time, it developed into Middle French (14th–17th...
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The French language is over 1,200 years old. It evolved from Vulgar Latin, spoken by the Romans in Gaul. The earliest form, Old French, began to emerge around the 9th century, with the Oaths of Strasbourg (842 AD) being one of the first written records. Over time, it developed into Middle French (14th–17th century) and then Modern French, which began taking shape in the 17th century and continues to evolve today. read less
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