Gallic

adjective

Gal·​lic ˈga-lik 

: of or relating to Gaul or France

Examples of Gallic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, this year has seen two sprawling and ambitious Gallic dramas that have tackled the Nazi collaboration head-on, from different angles and with entirely different results. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026

Of all contemporary Gallic stars, Lellouche and Demoustier already feel slightly out of time, their features recalling both silent-era performers and screwball archetypes. — Ben Croll, IndieWire, 12 May 2026

Every inch is a show of Gallic craftsmanship, with close to 2,000 French artisans and ateliers working on the project. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026

Named after the building’s architect, Marcel Breuer, naturally, Marcel is decorated with a rotating selection of artworks, sculptures, and other luxury objects, meaning diners can feast on culture as well as Gallic cuisine. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin Gallicus, from Gallus "a gaul" + -icus -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Gallic

• alack
• hallock
• malic
• malik
• phallic
• salic
• sialic
• taluk
• bimetallic
• nonmetallic
• brachycephalic
• intermetallic

Kids Definition

Gallic

adjective

Gal·​lic ˈgal-ik 

: of or relating to Gaul or France