Gallicism

(gali siz′əm)

noun

  1. a word, phrase, grammatical construction, or other feature originating in or peculiar to the French language
  2. a French custom, way of thought, etc.

Origin: Fr Gallicisme < L Gallicus, Gallic

See Gallicism in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A French phrase or idiom appearing in another language.
  2. A characteristic French trait.
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