50 Examples of Gallicisms

Gallicisms

The gallicism is the use of words derived from French that have been added to the Spanish language (or other languages). For example: boutique, card.

As indicated by the Royal Spanish Academy The use of Gallicisms is not entirely correct since they distort the Castilian language.

However, its use is part of the communication between both cultures (French and Spanish) and is a way of expression and communication that people from different parts of the world who use the Spanish language have adopted.

Types of Gallicisms

There are three forms of Gallicism:

Examples of Gallicisms

1. Poster: Poster.
2. Amateur: Hobbyist person.
3. Balét: Type of dance.
4. Beige: Color derived from the French language.
5. Boulevard: Wide avenue or street, usually with trees and a central platform.
6. Boutique: Local or female business.
7. DIY: Manual activity carried out by an amateur person, without resorting to the services of a professional.
8. Bureau: Furniture type.
9. Cabaret: Erotic content show room.
10. Bonnet: Part of the car.
11. License: Identity card.
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12. Chalet: Building type designed primarily for use as a single-family home.
13. Champagne: Type of alcoholic beverage.
14. Chef: Chef or chef.
15. Chiffonnier: Furniture or chest of drawers.
16. Driver or chauffeur (chauffeur): Driver of a car.
17. Cliche: Stereotype.
18. Chest (box): Trunk.
19. Collage: Art made up of paper cutouts of different colors.
20. Plot: Conspiracy or conspiracy.
21. Corset: Garment that was used to stylize the female body.
22. Crepe (crêpe): Dough that is prepared based on flour.
23. Croissant: Puff pastry rolled into a crescent shape and baked.
24. Debut (debut): Beginning of an artist's career in show business.
25. Deja vu: Feeling that something has already happened.
26. Dossier: Report.
27. Elite: Select group of people.
28. Fillet (filet): Piece of meat.
29. Garage (garage): Place to store the car.
30. Gourmet: Type of cuisine of high complexity.
31. Slaughter: Joint killing of many people, usually defenseless.
32. Menu: Menu or list containing dishes from a restaurant.
33. Naive or naïf: Naive or an artistic style.
34. Premiere (female): Time of the first premiere of a musical work.
35. Restaurant (from restaurant): Commercial place where people attend to eat.
36. Sabotage (sabotage): Action carried out in order to prevent something.
37. Sommier (mattress): Part of the bed where a mattress is placed.
38. Souvenir: Gift given as a souvenir of a visit to a particular event or place.
39. Tour: Twist or turn.
40. Bon vivant: Person who takes advantage of other people.

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