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afrancesar

verb/ɐfɾɐ̃sɨˈzaɾ/low

a·fran·ce·sar

Definition

To make or become French or similar to the French in customs, language, or style.
The court tried to Frenchify its habits in the 18th century. / The fashion of the time became considerably Gallicized.
Common collocations
to Frenchify the cultureto adopt French waysto become Gallicized

Etymology

Do francês 'français' + sufixo verbal '-ar'.

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