English borrowings in the French financial discourse as a feature of national character

Abstract

English, being by far the most dominant language in modern business communications, makes an undeniable impact on other languages, which are in contact with it. French financial discourse characterised by an array of English borrowings is one of the examples of this phenomenon. This article analyzes how this trend coexists with such features of the national character of the French as patriotism, pride of their country and language.

Keywords

• национальный характер
• французский язык
• английский язык
• экономический дискурс
• финансово-кредитная терминосистема
• заимствование