francization

alternative Francization · alternative francisation · alternative Francisation

1. uncountableuncommon except QuebecSynonym of Frenchification (“the act or process of making or becoming more French, particularly in Quebecois contexts”).

   Francization of the workplace was an important element in language policy.

   1991, Paul-André Linteau, Québec since 1930, page 446

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   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

   Synonyms: Frenchification

2. uncountableuncommon except QuebecSynonym of Gallicization (“translation into French”).

   Synonyms: Gallicization

1. uncountableAlternative letter-case form of francization.