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Franglais

A mix of English and French, usually employed in the presence of lower-level French students or when one can't thing of the French for a word or phrase.

Origin: a mix of the words 'français' and 'anglais', which are French for 'French' and 'English', respectively.
1. I have to talk in Franglais around Kathryn because she's only in French I.

2. Donne-moi some of your Pringles-- je forgot mon déjeuner. (Give me some of your Pringles-- I forgot my lunch.)
by PetitePhilosophe May 27, 2005
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Franglish R&B

Franglish R&B, also known as “R&B Franglais” (French) a sub-genre of Rhythm and Blues music originating from the Franglish speaking communities such as France and Canada, and certain part of Africa, sung and performed by Franglish Speaking Artist either over live instrumentals and, or backing tracks.

Typical instruments are:

Modern synthesizer,, Drum machine, Microphone, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Backing track, DAW, Sampler, Loops, Drums kits, Electric Guitar, Bass guitar, Talk box, piano Piano/Keyboard/Keytar, KeyBass, Hooks/ Lyrical melodies and Harmonies, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Ostinatos, Melisma and Rap-singing.

Just like Contemporary R&b music , most Franglish R&B artists often focus on melodies and catchy hooks, and chorus that contrasts melodically, rhythmically and harmonically with the verse.

Often the lyrics of Franglish R&B songs typically focus on love and romantic relationships

A notable label of this kind of Franglish R&B is Negre Marron Records which was founded in New York City 2018 by René Guemps.
Her new Franglish R&B Single, just went platinum.
by Negre Marron Records January 26, 2019
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GO-FrangO

GO-FrangO is an intricate and spazzed out person that roams popular websites online. (Myspace,Newgrounds,EbaumsWorld,etc) First made an appearence on the addictive game Starcraft as a very rude user who would flood channels and spew out immature jokes and humor, primarily jokes that revolve around cocksucking, or being gay in any other manner. Because of his outlandish attitude, he is often banned or booted from these websites. GO-FrangO has 4 pseudonyms that he goes under. They are:
Kate: Gothic and artistic 24 year old women.
Ash(Ashley): Supposed girlfriend, pretty, and from Britian. Very social and nice. 15 years old.
Chris: Loves sports, and hanging out with friends. Ash's boyfriend. 16 years old.
Douge: 31 years old, Douge is a computer programmer who works with HTML.

It can be assumed that each of these ego's represents 4 major sub cultures of the average teenage society.

Kate= goths
Ash= preps
Chris= jocks
Douge= nerds

However, this is just a theory, and holds no real ground. Absolutely nothing is known about GO-FrangO, not even his/her sexual orientation. He could be considered one of the internets great unsolvable mysteries.
Larry: GO-FrangO is a jerk and an asshole
Jo: Cry.
by Urban Dictionary Freelancer October 23, 2005
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franglish

Often spoken by amateur French students in North America or tourists in France, Quebec or other French speaking regions. Speaking French with a blatant english accent (pronouncing silent H's and S's and Z's etc) throwing in a mix of english words with french suffix/prefixes.
Oo este le bathroom?
Pourrieze vouse mee passer le remote control sil vouse plate?
by sandie March 24, 2005
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