ˈfrenchəˌfī verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Usage: often capitalized
Etymology: french (I) + -i- + -fy
transitive verb
1.
a. : to make French in qualities, traits, or typical ideas or practices
his residence in Paris frenchified him in many ways
the foreign intelligence agent frenchified his behavior and accent
b. : to make over to accord with French policies or organizational plan
frenchify the schools of the colony
: subject to French civil or cultural control
frenchify the islands
2.
a. : to make superficially or spuriously French in qualities or actions
frenchified bistro entertainers
b. : to make affected or somewhat effeminate : dandify
a mincing frenchified walk
3. : to make (a linguistic form) accord with typical French linguistic forms
frenchified his name from Thomas Becket to Thomas à Becket
: change (a linguistic form) to a French equivalent
frenchified his name from Jacob to Jaques
intransitive verb
: to acquire French qualities, traits, or ideas