Discover the surprising linguistic history of French with Sorbonne professor Gilles Siouffi, author of "Paris Babel." Learn how French evolved from Latin through Frankish influences, why Paris played a crucial role in its development, and understand the difference between spoken and written French throughout history. Siouffi's key advice for French learners: "Relax with French" - we don't just speak a language, we manipulate it.
