franciser

franciser
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to gallicize
Le mot anglais « bulldog » est francisé en « bouledogue ».The English word "bulldog" is gallicized as "bouledogue."
b. to gallicise
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Certains mots anglais sont francisés au fil du temps et peuvent adopter l'orthographe ou la prononciation française.Some English words are gallicised over time and can adopt French spelling or pronunciation.
a. to Frenchify
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Lorsqu'elle s'est installée à Paris, Sabrina a francisé son style vestimentaire pour s'intégrer dans son groupe d'amis.When she moved to Paris, Sabrina Frenchified her style of dress to fit in with her friends.
a. to adapt to the French way
Nous avions l'habitude de dîner à cinq heures du soir, mais nous avons francisé nos horaires de repas et maintenant on dîne beaucoup plus tard.We used to have dinner at five o'clock, but we adapted our mealtimes to the French way and now we eat much later.
a. to register as French
Ce navire a été francisé et peut désormais arborer le drapeau français.That ship was registered as French and can now display the French flag.
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