Franglais

American  

[frahng-glay, frahn-gle] / frɑŋˈgleɪ, frɑ̃ˈglɛ /

noun

(sometimes lowercase)

1. French spoken or written with a large admixture of English words, especially those of American origin.

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Franglais British  

/ frɑ̃ɡlɛ /

noun

1. informal French containing a high proportion of words of English origin

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Etymology

Origin of Franglais

1960–65; blend of French français French and anglais English

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Example Sentences

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Franglais

But at the beginning, it’s really what we call Franglais.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2025

Speaking outside the Capitol, Mr. Johnson broke into gleeful Franglais to poke fun at the French for what he said was their overreaction to Australia’s decision to break a $66 billion deal for non-nuclear submarines.

From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2021

Boris Johnson, the London mayor and out campaigner, broke into Franglais as he dismissed the idea that the Calais camps could come to Britain.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 3, 2016

But that was a bit like trying to stand against Le Week-end, and other Franglais.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2016

At college she earned the nickname Vous in recognition of her fondness for Franglais.

From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2014

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