Franglais
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Franglais
1960–65; blend of French français French and anglais English
Example Sentences
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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
Elaborately layered like a vast lavender profiterole, Dawn French returned to the speaking role of La Duchesse, delivering her Franglais with expert deadpan timing.
From The Guardian ● May 22, 2010
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