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GALLICISME [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Neology and Linguistic Borrowing
  • Translation (General)
DEF

An idiom or mode of expression belonging to the French language, esp. one used by a speaker or writer in some other language;

OBS

Also, in generalized sense, free use of French idiom, ‘frenchy’ kind of diction.

CONT

In speaking or writing English, a Gallicism often results from a direct translation from French, giving an unidiomatic expression. False friends often provide occasions for Gallicisms: For example, using the verb to assist to mean to be present at (as in the French assister à) is a Gallicism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Néologie et emprunts
  • Traduction (Généralités)
DEF

Emprunt fait au français par une autre langue.

OBS

Aussi : Idiotisme propre à la langue française (par rapport à d’autres langues). Locution. Gallicisme de vocabulaire (ex. à la bonne heure), [gallicisme] de construction (ex. s’en donner à cœur joie).

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