The word ‘soup’ traces its roots to Late Latin ‘suppa’ meaning ‘bread soaked in broth’, passing through Old French before entering English.

Explore the etymology of ‘tent’—a word shaped by Latin and Germanic roots, with links to medieval shelters and silk tents spun by caterpillars.

Where does the word pebble come from? This post digs into its uncertain origins and links it with galet, the French word for smooth stone — and a sweet treat in Brittany.

Where do ‘rock’ and ‘rocher’ come from? This post unpacks the etymology of a word we treat as solid — but whose linguistic trail is full of twists. With images, word cards and modern links to French patisserie.

Discover the history of the word ‘gâteau’, from medieval French ‘gastel’ — a high-quality bread — to the elaborate layered cake we know today. Explore its roots in Frankish and Latin, its links to Anglo-Norman ‘wastel’, and the shift from bread to dessert through changes in baking traditions and ingredients.

Discover the history of the word ‘gâteau’, from medieval French ‘gastel’ — a high-quality bread — to the elaborate layered cake we know today. Explore its roots in Frankish and Latin, its links to Anglo-Norman ‘wastel’, and the shift from bread to dessert through changes in baking traditions and ingredients.

Explore the word ‘biscuit’: from Latin ‘bis’ (twice) and ‘coquere’ (to cook), through Old French and into modern English. A word that’s travelled through languages, continents and baking traditions — now unpacked in our latest word card set, including spelling tips, morphology, and European translations.

A language dive into the roots of ‘boulangerie’ — with links to bread, bubbles, and French word endings.