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afrancesar

verbgeneral useuncommon/ɐfɾɐ̃sɨˈzaɾ/a·fran·ce·sar

Definition

1

To make or become French or similar to the French in customs, language, or style.

Usage examples

The court tried to Frenchify its habits in the 18th century. / The fashion of the time became considerably Gallicized.

Common combinations

to Frenchify the cultureto adopt French waysto become Gallicized