English Explanatory Dictionary

francize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of frenchify, to make French or more French-like.
  2. Synonym of frenchify, to become French or more French-like.

Pronunciation

/ˈfɹænsaɪz/ /ˈfɹɑːnsaɪz/

Word forms

francize francizes francizing francized

Etymology

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

Synonyms

frenchify to make French or more French-like to become French or more French-like

Derived words

francization
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