Borrowed Elegance II: The Influence of English on Modern French Language and Culture

Los Angeles, California May 7, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Following the widespread acclaim of his debut publication, Borrowed Elegance, internationally recognized educator and author Felipe Sebastião Calado returns with a groundbreaking sequel: Borrowed Elegance II: The 107 Most Used English Words in French. This new volume explores the growing and measurable influence of English vocabulary on the French language across everyday conversation, youth culture, professional communication, and global digital trends.

The first volume, Borrowed Elegance: The 100 Most Used French Words in English, received widespread acclaim from educators and academic communities. It has been used by students in over 30 universities across the United States, where it continues to serve as a trusted resource in classrooms, study groups, and language programs establishing the author as a thought leader in multilingual education and cultural linguistics.

With Borrowed Elegance II, Calado shifts the lens, offering a timely and forward-thinking analysis of how English is now reshaping the French lexicon in return. The book highlights 107 English-origin words now commonly used in French, such as weekend, email, marketing, and cool, each supported by historical insight, sociolinguistic context, and real-world usage.

This second volume was a natural step, Calado shares. Language is a living system and right now, English is leaving its mark on French. This book helps readers understand, reflect on, and appreciate that evolution.

More than a linguistic reference, Borrowed Elegance II functions as an educational tool and cultural commentary, reflecting broader themes of globalization, identity, and cross-cultural exchange. It has already garnered attention from scholars and practitioners in the fields of language education, international communication, and global literacy.

Calados growing body of work stands as evidence of his sustained contributions to multilingual education, his global impact, and his ability to shape public understanding of language as a powerful tool for connection and cultural transformation.