The origin of languages, related languages, etc.

Language is the first means of communication to have existed on earth. In Neolithic times, it’s hard to imagine how people managed to communicate with each other. The origin of language seems unclear, and there are several points of view on this point. The most plausible of all theories dates back to Babylonian times, when God decided to divide his people to punish them for building the Tower of Babylon. Zoom in on the language in this article.

The major language families

The different languages of our planet cannot be distinguished by a particular dialect. However, it is possible to classify existing languages into families. Each family has been designed according to origin and region. In all, there are 19 language families. And each family is divided into several different languages. That’s why there are similarities between countries with the same language family.
The nineteen families are: Afroasiatic, Niger-Congo, Nilo-Saharan, Khoisan, Indo-European, Caucasian, Altaic, Uralic, Dravidian, Sino-Tibetan, Austroasiatic, Austronesian, Pama-Nyungan, Papuan, Tai-Kadai, Amerindian, Na-Dene, Eskimo-Aleut and Isolat. They are found on every continent of the planet.
In Europe, the Indo-European and Uralic families dominate. In France, as in other countries, there are similarities in naming and expression. For example, we say “porte” in French and “puerta” in Spanish. As you can see, the two words are very similar, since both languages belong to the same family.

The origins of the French language

The French language is an enhancement of Low Latin and Vulgar Latin to Gallo-Roman. As such, French is a Roman language. According to the written word, the French language appeared around the 9th century, at the beginning of the Middle Ages. However, it took almost four centuries for the French language to be properly refined.
During the formation of the Roman Empire, France spoke Gallic. This language was a mixture of several different dialects. The people of Gaul spoke Gallic, and by the time Rome conquered France, Vulgar Latin had become the official language of the hexagon. This story can be found in fables and cartoons.
It wasn’t until the 16th century that the classical French language emerged. Although it lagged behind the Italians, French became a living, constantly evolving language. Today, French is spoken in 51 countries. Mostly African, the countries that speak French were once colonies of France.

The expansion of the French language

French began its expansion through colonization. The French conquest focused mainly on Africa. This continent, rich in raw materials, was the target of several European countries. From Senegal to the Ivory Coast to Madagascar, France expanded its territory. The country has also conquered the West Indies and the Caribbean.
Despite their independence, many African countries still use French as their main language, after their local dialect. Used for commerce and many other purposes, French is one of the world’s universal languages. Constantly evolving, French is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
Since its creation, French has undergone many changes. Compared to classical French, modern French has undergone several important changes. Indeed, technology has changed many areas, and language has not escaped this revolution. Many words that seem misspelled in classical French are correct in modern French. The changes have been made to make the language more fluid.