Frenchify
[ fren-chuh-fahy ]
/ ˈfrɛn tʃəˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), French·i·fied, French·i·fy·ing.(often lowercase)
to make (something or someone) resemble the French, as in manners, customs, or dress: to Frenchify the spelling of one's name.
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French·i·fi·ca·tion, nounWords nearby Frenchify
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How to use Frenchify in a sentence
As a matter of fact, we should seek vainly for proof of any attempt to frenchify the country at the time.
Belgium|Emile CammaertsWhen the grand serious German nature does Frenchify itself, it can become so extravagantly French!
A Strange Story, Complete|Edward Bulwer-LyttonThe work of the Oratorists was in a certain measure to Frenchify and modernize the instruction of the Jesuits.
The Spell of the Heart of France|Andr HallaysDo you think there is any good in helping to Frenchify our army?
Beauchamp's Career, Complete|George Meredith
British Dictionary definitions for Frenchify
Frenchify
/ (ˈfrɛntʃɪˌfaɪ) /
verb -fies, -fying or -fied
informal to make or become French in appearance, behaviour, etc
Derived forms of Frenchify
Frenchification, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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