Norman French is a term used to describe the dialect of French that was spoken in the area of Normandy, France during the Middle Ages. It was brought over to England in 1066 by William the Conqueror and became the language of the English royal court and aristocracy. There are several synonyms for Norman French, including Anglo-Norman French, Old Norman French, and Old French of Normandy. These terms all refer to the same language and are used interchangeably to describe the dialect spoken in Normandy during the Middle Ages and its influence on English language and culture.