french·ify
| \ ˈfren-chə-ˌfī
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frenchified; frenchifying
Definition of frenchify
: to make French in qualities, traits, or typical practices
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frenchification
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ˌfren-chə-fi-ˈkā-shən
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How English Got Frenchified
How English Got Frenchified
And wound up with pairs of words—one fancy, one not—for the same things
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“Frenchify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frenchify. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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