Are French Celtic or Germanic?

Historically the heritage of the French people is mostly of Celtic or Gallic, Latin (Romans) origin, descending from the ancient and medieval populations of Gauls or Celts from the Atlantic to the Rhone Alps, Germanic tribes that settled France from east of the Rhine and Belgium after the fall of the Roman Empire such ...

Are French considered Germanic?

Yes, French people are Germanic people.

Are there Celts in France?

The Celts originally came from the steppes of Central Europe, but began migrating West towards the Atlantic. The historic "Gaulois" people of France are actually Celts who migrated and stayed in France. ... Many Celtic dilects were lost throughout history, however Breton, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish are still spoken today.

James H. Sterling

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