Yep, hence the phrase "Lingua Franca"! ('Frankish tongue' tongue meaning language and Frankish meaning 'of the Franks', who kindasorta are now the French) Which, amusingly, is still referred to as such even though it's usually a form of English, now.

@Tiger that phrase actually dates back from the middle ages. "Lingua franca" means "language of the merchants", so no issue in using it to refer to English.

The only time I've ever gotten down voted here (a couple fo weeks ago) was when I said, "English is now the world's 'lingua franca'." After seeing the 10+ negatives I went and explained it but I haven't ever checked to see whether anyone had learned.

@Whatevers - you're such an idiot that current psychoanalysis knowledge couldn't scale the extent of your stupidity and dumbness... Canada's ties with the UK are merely symbolic since the Constitution Act of 1982, you ignorant fool ! YOU, you learn your history...

@Whatever - You're a moron, you know that? ALL of the Founding Fathers spoke French and were literate in Latin. Don't be a putz.

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That's not true. Learn your history. Founding fathers were NOT fluent in French or any other language. FYI English is the answer since half the world was ruled by the British during that time frame. Also why the Australian flag has a British flag in the top left corner and why Canada is still kinda ruled by the Queen under the prime minister.