Frenchize

/ˈfrɛntʃaɪz/ verb

Definition

To make French in character or style; to adopt or adapt to French customs, language, or manner.

Etymology

From 'French' plus the verb-forming suffix -ize. Essentially synonymous with 'frenchify,' using an alternative suffix to create a verb meaning the same thing.

Kelly Says

English gave itself multiple ways to say 'become French' (frenchify, frenchize, frenchification)—this shows how languages add different suffixes to the same root to create small variations in meaning and style!

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