Francize

//ˈfɹænsaɪz// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

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

Etymology

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

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