francize
English
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editEtymology
editFrom French franciser (“to frenchify”), from France + -iser. Equivalent to France + -ize.
Pronunciation
editVerb
editfrancize (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.