Franglais

American  

[frahng-gley, 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

Example Sentences

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

That came on top of Mr Johnson resorting to Franglais to tell the French to "donnez moi un break" - give me a break - and relax about the whole thing.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2021

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

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2014

It's easy to forgive: the Franglais courtship in Act V, scene two may be inaccurate, but it is one of Shakespeare's most charming love scenes.

From The Guardian • Jul. 28, 2011