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Francize, v.|ˈfrɑːnsaɪz, ˈfræn-|
In 7 francise.
[ad. F. franciser, f. franç-ais French.]
trans. To make French. Hence Franciˈzation [in F. francisation], the action of making French or investing with French nationality, the status thus conferred.
a1661Fuller Worthies ii. (1662) 26 He was an English⁓man Francised. 1888Times 20 Nov. 5/1 Francisation shall not be too readily accorded. 1888Daily Tel. 21 Nov. 5/2 Why then do Arab boats..receive francisation?
Add: Also francize. b. spec. in Quebec, to make French the official or working language of (a region, business, etc.). See *Francization n. b.
1974Toronto Star 22 May 1/6 The bill outlines a five-year master plan to ‘Francize’ Quebec, including provisions to coax or pressure firms into switching to French. 1977Ibid. 5 Feb. b6/1 The government..intends to state its firm intention of ‘francising’ business as soon as possible. 1987Washington Post 14 Mar. a20/2 The fervently nationalistic Parti Quebecois government..went to extraordinary lengths to ‘francize’ Quebec.
Add:b. spec. in Quebec, the establishment or adoption of French as the official or working language of business, education, etc. Freq. attrib., esp. in Francization certificate.
1974Globe & Mail (Toronto) 22 May 2/3 Article 33 in the bill [sc. Quebec's Official Language Act, 1974]..says the Government may require business firms to hold certificates attesting that they have adopted ‘francization’ programs. 1974Time (Canada ed.) 3 June 6/2 The bill sets forth guide lines for what it calls the ‘francization’ of English-dominated firms—to ensure that French is spoken on the job, used in dealing with the public and to provide ‘a Francophone presence in management’. 1975Business Week 24 Mar. 26A/2 The 16-step critical path to gain the ‘Francization certificate’ from the newly formed Régie de la Française. 1977Charter of French Lang.: Bill 101, Assemblée Nat. du Québec 2nd Sess., 31st Legisl. 29 Business firms employing fifty or more employees must..hold a francization certificate. 1980Word 1979 XXX. 97 It also had the authority to direct and approve the Francization operation..and to administer tests of competency in the language. 1985English Today Jan. 16/2 Others..will be offered only half-day ‘francization’ classes for five-year-olds. |