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Gallicize

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Gal·li·cize  (gl-sz)
tr. & intr.v. Gal·li·cized, Gal·li·ciz·ing, Gal·li·ciz·es
To make or become French, as in form, character, or custom.
Galli·ci·zation (-s-zshn) n.
Gallicize, Gallicise [ˈgælɪˌsaɪz]
vb
to make or become French in attitude, language, etc.
Gallicization , Gallicisation n
Gallicizer , Galliciser n
Translations
Gallicize
vt → französisieren


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