verb
- present participle of francise; to make French in character, style, or language
- to grant a franchise to; to establish or operate a franchise
Usage: chiefly British; often used in historical or cultural contexts
Usage: business usage; variant spelling of franchising in some contexts
Examples
- The Norman conquest was instrumental in francising the English language and culture.
- The company is francising its restaurant model across Europe.
- Medieval English nobility were gradually francising their customs and speech.
- By francising the local cuisine, the chef created a unique fusion menu.
- The aristocracy spent centuries francising their estates and manners.