frenchify

verb

french·​ify ˈfren-chə-ˌfī How to pronounce frenchify (audio)
frenchified; frenchifying
often capitalized

transitive verb

: to make French in qualities, traits, or typical practices
frenchification noun often capitalized

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frenchify was in 1592

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Cite this Entry

“Frenchify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frenchify. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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