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The Franglais Index

Rankings

Discover the most popular Franglais words. Our algorithm analyses sightings, votes and mentions to build the ranking.

October 2026

1

franchise

of franchise (Anglo-French)

7 959,8 points
3

chef

of chef de cuisine

5 881,0 points
9

depot

of dépôt

5 449,7 points
16

menu

of menu

4 526,0 points

How does the ranking work?

Each word is given a Franglais Index calculated from several data sources, combined to reflect its real-world use in French society.

Sightings

Field sightings submitted by the community, drawn from conversations, advertising or the media.

Votes

Community votes on each word to gauge its relevance and everyday use.

External mentions

References in the French media, gathered automatically from trusted sources.

Freshness

Recently documented words receive a novelty bonus that gradually fades.

The Franglais Index

The final score combines community data (40%) and composite data (60%) for a balanced ranking.