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单词 frenchify
释义 french·ify
\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
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