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A 'Gallicism' can be:

★ a mode of speech peculiar to the French;

★ a French idiom;

★ in general, a French mode or custom.

★ loanwords, words or phrases borrowed from French.
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.

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See also

★ Fowler's Modern English Usage

★ Francization

★ Franglais

★ Gallicize

★ List of English words of French origin

★ List of French phrases used by English speakers

External links

★ French/English false friends