Frenchification
nounEtymology From Frenchify + -ation, from French + -ify.
1
The act or process of making French or more French-like, especially in informal contexts.
- The Frenchification of the shopping district is complete: every shop has been redone in a Haussmannian style and baguettes, wine, and accordion music are inescapable.
2
Slang Something that has been made more French or French-like.
- The ubiquitous café is just a Frenchification of the old English coffeehouse, providing the ambiance of peaceful al fresco dining without actually moving any chairs outdoors.
3
Synonym of Gallicization, translation into French or a French translation.
- Synonyms
- Gallicization, francization, frenchifying