Due to Roman rule, Latin was gradually adopted by the inhabitants of Gaul. As the language was learned by the common people, it developed a distinct local character, with grammatical differences from Latin as spoken elsewhere, some of which is attested in graffiti. This local variety evolved into the Gallo-Romance tongues, which include French and its closest relatives, such as Arpitan.
due To roman RUle, lAtIn was gRadUally adopted bY the inhAbitaNtS of gAul. AS The languaGe was learNEd bY the coMmon pEOPLE, It DEveloPed a diStInCT LocAL cHARactEr, with gRAmMaTIcal DiFferEnces froM latIn As sPOKen elseWhEre, soMe Of wHiCh is ATteSted In gRaffIti. thiS LOcAl vArieTy eVoLved into thE galLo-romaNCE tonGUes, whicH iNcludE FrencH and iTS cLosest RelatIves, Such As arpItan.