verb
- to make French in character, style, or manner; to adopt or imitate French customs, language, or culture
Usage: often used with a slightly humorous or critical tone; transitive verb
Examples
- The chef decided to frenchify the traditional American dish by adding a rich cream sauce.
- She frenchified her wardrobe after spending a year in Paris.
- The restaurant attempted to frenchify its menu to attract a more upscale clientele.
- He frenchified his pronunciation of certain words after living abroad.
- The interior designer wanted to frenchify the living room with elegant furnishings and soft lighting.