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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Origin of Frenchify

First recorded in 1585–95; French + -ify

OTHER WORDS FROM Frenchify

French·i·fi·ca·tion, noun

Words nearby Frenchify

French Guinea, French harp, French heel, French horn, French ice cream, Frenchify, French India, French Indochina, French kid, French kiss, French knickers

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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 Cammaerts
When the grand serious German nature does Frenchify itself, it can become so extravagantly French!
A Strange Story, Complete|Edward Bulwer-Lytton
The 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 Hallays
Do 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, noun

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