What does frenchify mean?
Frenchify means (transitive) To make French or more French-like in any way..
Frenchify
/ˈfɹɛnt͡ʃɪfaɪ/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To make French or more French-like in any way..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To make French or more French-like in any way.
- (intransitive) To become French or more French-like.
- (transitive, uncommon) Synonym of gallicize, to translate into the French language.
Example Sentences
This café likes to frenchify the names of its dishes to make them sound better than they actually are — they call their fish and chips "poisson-frites".
This restaurant has frenchified.
Synonyms for frenchify
Antonyms for frenchify
Related Words
Word Forms
- frenchifies
- frenchifying
- frenchified
- Frenchify
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for frenchify?
Common synonyms include francize, gallicize, to translate into the French language.
What is the opposite of frenchify?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use frenchify in a sentence?
This café likes to frenchify the names of its dishes to make them sound better than they actually are — they call their fish and chips "poisson-frites".
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