Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gallicize

verb
/ˈɡalɪˌsʌɪz/
Definition
To make something French in character or style.
Examples
  • The artist sought to gallicize his works by incorporating French themes.
  • Many local cuisines have been gallicized to appeal to French tourists.
Meaning
To adapt or render something to conform to French customs, traditions, or language.
Synonyms
  • Frenchify
  • Gallicise