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An idiom or mode of expression belonging to the French language, esp. one used by a speaker or writer in some other language;  2, fiche 1, Anglais, - Gallicism

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Also, in generalized sense, free use of French idiom, ‘frenchy’ kind of diction.  2, fiche 1, Anglais, - Gallicism

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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.  3, fiche 1, Anglais, - Gallicism

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Français

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Emprunt fait au français par une autre langue.  2, fiche 1, Français, - gallicisme

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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).  2, fiche 1, Français, - gallicisme

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Espagnol