How to write the English etymological translation from French

Answer 1

To write an English etymological translation from French, one first had to determine the specific English words, then trace the French etymology, and then translate them according to the meaning of the etymology.

For example, the English word "beef" originated from the French word "boeuf." When translated,"boeuf" meant "cow" in French, which explained the etymological meaning of "beef."

For example, the English word "cuisine" was directly borrowed from French, which meant "kitchen" and "cooking." This was the direct embodiment of its etymological meaning.

"Avenue" originated from French. The original meaning of French was "to the way," and so on. In English, it meant "avenue, avenue," and so on. When translating the etymology, one had to be clear about the evolution of this meaning.

The general steps were:
1. Find the target English word.
2. Through etymology books, online resources, etc. to find the corresponding French etymology.
3. To determine the meaning of French etymological words.
4. Complete the etymological translation by accurately expressing the meaning of the French etymological words.

At the same time, due to the large number of French loanwords in English, when tracing and translating the etymology, one must pay attention to the changes in the meaning and spellings caused by the influence of French on English in different historical periods (such as after the Norman Conquest).
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