francize

English edit

Alternative forms edit

Francize

Etymology edit

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

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈfɹænsaɪz/, /ˈfɹɑːnsaɪz/

Verb edit

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

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