Why is it that English borrows so many loanwords in dance and fashion from France? A. France invented ballet and fashion. B. France has both social renown and economic power in the fashion and dance worlds, so English borrows many French words for these areas. C. France does not have any influence in the fashion and dance worlds, but the words are so beautiful that English borrows many French words for these areas. D. English does not borrow loanwords from France in these areas.

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Aditya Joyce

2 December, 19:04

Why is it that English borrows so many loanwords in dance and fashion from France? A. France invented ballet and fashion. B. France has both social renown and economic power in the fashion and dance worlds, so English borrows many French words for these areas. C. France does not have any influence in the fashion and dance worlds, but the words are so beautiful that English borrows many French words for these areas. D. English does not borrow loanwords from France in these areas.

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Pepper · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer is B. France has both social renown and economic power in the fashion and dance worlds, so English borrows many French words for these areas. It is known that France is the best when it comes to fashion and dance - so it's no wonder that its terms for fashion and dance industry are used throughout the world. English has a lot of words borrowed from French, so D is definitely incorrect. C is incorrect because the French influence is obvious in these areas. A is incorrect because ballet comes from Italy.