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- [fren-chuh-fahy]
- /ˈfrɛn tʃəˌfaɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fren-chuh-fahy]
- /ˈfrɛn tʃəˌfaɪ/
Definitions of frenchify word
- verb with object frenchify to make (something or someone) resemble the French, as in manners, customs, or dress: to Frenchify the spelling of one's name. 1
- verb frenchify to make or become French in appearance, behaviour, etc 0
- verb transitive frenchify to make or become French or like the French in customs, ideas, manners, etc. 0
- verb frenchify (Transitive Verb) To make (something) more French in appearance or character. 0
- verb frenchify (Intransitive Verb) To become more French. 0
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Origin of frenchify
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; French + -ify
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Parts of speech for Frenchify
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frenchify popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
frenchify usage trend in Literature
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