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francization

UK/ˌfɹɑːnsaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

francization noun: synonym of Frenchification (“the act or process of making or becoming more French, particularly in Quebecois contexts”).

Noun (1)

francization (uncountable)

  1. (uncommon except Quebec) Synonym of Frenchification (“the act or process of making or becoming more French, particularly in Quebecois contexts”).
    • But in Algeria, because a century and a quarter of francisation had destroyed the native cadres, there existed no ready-made interlocuteurs valables with whom Mendès-France could negotiate, if and when he so wished.1977, Alistair Horne, A Savage War of Peace, New York: Review Books, published 2006, page 99
    • Francization of the workplace was an important element in language policy.1991, Paul-André Linteau, Québec since 1930, page 446
    Synonyms:
    Frenchification
  2. (uncommon except Quebec) Synonym of Gallicization (“translation into French”).
    Synonyms:
    Gallicization

Noun (2) capitalized: Francization

Francization (uncountable)

  1. Alternative letter-case form of francization.

Synonyms of francization

Forms of francization

alternative formFrancization
alternative formfrancisation
alternative formFrancisation

Origin of francization

From francize + -ation, particularly as a calque of French francisation.

Questions about francization

What does francization mean?
Francization means synonym of Frenchification (“the act or process of making or becoming more French, particularly in Quebecois contexts”).
What part of speech is francization?
Francization is a noun.
How do you pronounce francization?
Francization is pronounced /ˌfɹɑːnsaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ (UK).

Words near francization in the dictionary

  1. Francistown
  2. Francitan
  3. francium
  4. franciumlike
  5. franciums
  6. francization
  7. francize
  8. francized
  9. francizes
  10. francizing
  11. Franck

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