I'm assuming the answer has something to do with the influence of the Roman empire (hence "Romance" language).
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u/NikephorosBasileu has summarised an answer to your question his the first half of his comment here.
A much more extensive answer has been written out by u/Spoonfeedme here.
A more recent answer has been typed out by u/Timoleon_of__Corinth here.
I hope either of these answers fulfill your curiosity, do not hesitate from asking more!