Franglais en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /ˌfɹɑŋˈɡleɪ/ (US)
- /ˈfɹɒŋɡleɪ/ (UK)
- /ˌfɹɑːŋˈɡleɪ/ (US)
Etymology
From French franglais, blend of français (“French”) + anglais (“English”).
Meanings
- (derogatory, often) French terms or expressions recently borrowed from the English language.
- (derogatory, often) The poor French spoken by anglophones.
- Colloquial speech that is a mix of English and French terms, conjugation, and grammar.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| franglais | alternative | lexicographic |
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Translations (4)
pt franglais (French terms or expressions borrowed from English) · fr franglais (poor French spoken by anglophones) · pt franglês (French terms or expressions borrowed from English) · fr franglais (French terms or expressions borrowed from English)