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'.