americanise

• Verbe signifiant rendre quelque chose ou quelqu'un américain par le caractère, la culture ou le style ; souvent utilisé en anglais britannique pour décrire l'influence de la culture américaine.

A verb meaning to make something or someone American in character, culture, or style; often used in British English to describe the influence of American culture.

1. Make American in characterB2formal

   To cause something to adopt American customs, culture, or characteristics.

   américaniser

   • The company tried to Americanise its marketing strategy for the US market.
   • Many foreign films are Americanised when they are remade in Hollywood.
   • The restaurant Americanised its menu to appeal to local tastes.

2. Become American in characterB2formal

   To adopt American customs, culture, or characteristics.

   s'américaniser

   • After living in the US for years, he began to Americanise his speech.
   • The immigrant community gradually Americanised over several generations.
   • She Americanised her name to fit in better at school.

   Synonymesacculturateassimilateintegrate