francize

[ fran-sahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, Canadian.

, fran·cized, fran·ciz·ing.

1. to force to adopt French customs and the French language.

francize

/ ˈfrænsaɪz /

verb

1. to make or become French-speaking

Derived Forms

• ˌfranciˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• franci·zation noun
• franciz·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of francize¹

France + -ize