francize

English

Alternative forms

  • Francize

Etymology

From French franciser (“to frenchify”), from France + -iser. Equivalent to France +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹænsaɪz/, /ˈfɹɑːnsaɪz/

Verb

francize (third-person singular simple present francizes, present participle francizing, simple past and past participle francized)

  1. (transitive) Synonym of frenchify, to make French or more French-like.
  2. (intransitive) Synonym of frenchify, to become French or more French-like.

Derived terms

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