francize en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /ˈfɹænsaɪz/
- /ˈfɹɑːnsaɪz/
Etymology
From French franciser (“to frenchify”, from France + -iser). Equivalent to France + -ize.
Meanings
- (transitive) Synonym of frenchify, to make French or more French-like.
- (intransitive) Synonym of frenchify, to become French or more French-like.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| francizing | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| francized | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| francized | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| Francize | alternative | lexicographic | |
| francizes | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
to make French or more French-like · to become French or more French-like · frenchify · frenchify