frenchify

An obsolete verb meaning to make French in form, character, or manner; to give a French style or quality to something.

• 🇫🇷Verbe désuet signifiant donner à quelque chose une forme, un caractère ou une manière française ; rendre quelque chose de style ou de qualité français.

1. to make French in appearance or character B2 formal

   To alter something so that it seems or becomes French in style, manner, or essence.

   • The chef decided to Frenchify the traditional recipe by adding a beurre blanc sauce.
   • They attempted to Frenchify the garden with lavender and manicured hedges.
   • Her accent was slightly Frenchified after living in Paris for a decade.
   • The film's director wanted to Frenchify the dialogue for a more romantic feel.

   🇫🇷franciser

2. to take on French characteristics B2 formal

   To become more French in appearance, behavior, or culture, often gradually.

   • Over time, the expatriate community began to Frenchify, adopting local customs and cuisine.
   • The neighborhood has Frenchified significantly since the bistro opened.
   • He Frenchified his wardrobe with berets and striped shirts.
   • The software interface was Frenchified to match the language preferences of users.

   🇫🇷se franciser

• frenchified past participle
• frenchified past simple
• frenchifying present participle
• frenchifies third person singular