francize

[ fran-sahyz ]

verb (used with object),fran·cized, fran·ciz·ing.Canadian.
  1. to force to adopt French customs and the French language.

Origin of francize

1
  • Also especially British, fran·cise .

Other words from francize

  • fran·ci·za·tion, noun
  • fran·ciz·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for francize

francize

francise

/ (ˈfrænsaɪz) /


verb
  1. Canadian to make or become French-speaking

Derived forms of francize

  • francization or francisation, noun

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