1. a word, phrase, or idiom that is characteristic of French and used in another language
Usage: often used in linguistic or literary contexts
2. a French custom, manner, or characteristic adopted or imitated by another culture
Usage: historical or cultural usage

Examples

• The word 'entrepreneur' is a gallicism that has been adopted into English.
• English borrowed many gallicisms during the Norman period.
• The author's use of gallicisms gave the novel a distinctly European flavor.
• Linguists study gallicisms to understand how languages influence each other.
• The restaurant's menu featured several gallicisms in its dish descriptions.