Old English
US /ˌoʊld ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
UK /ˌoʊld ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
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vieil anglais
the English language from the 5th to the 11th century, a period of full inflections and a largely Germanic vocabulary, from which modern English developed
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Many modern English words have their roots in Old English.
De nombreux mots anglais modernes ont leurs racines dans le vieil anglais.
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Studying Old English can provide insights into the history of the language.
L'étude du vieil anglais peut donner un aperçu de l'histoire de la langue.