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

• francization