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
As seasoned Johnson observers noted, he has used the Franglais version of “give me a break” at least eight times, going back to March 1994, when he put it in an article about housing prices.
From New York Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
And then I realised that no, it was not Portuguese I had been speaking, it was in fact Portunhol... think Franglais or Spanglish and you get the picture.
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2015
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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