Francization (also Gallicization) is the process of giving a French character to a word, an organization, or a person. It has often been used in the English speaking world to give the appearance of refinement, quality, or breeding.

There are many examples of Francization in history and popular culture:

• Creme Anglaise replacing the word custard on restaurant menus.
• Anne Boleyn choosing the french spelling Boleyn over the traditional English Bolin or Bullen.
• Mary I of Scotland choosing the spelling Stuart over Stewart for the name of her dynasty.

The same exists for other languages, for example English, in which case objects or persons can be anglicized.

See also

• Gallicism
• Anglicisation
• Anglicism
• Americanization
• Gaelicization
• Germanization
• Russification
• Sanskritism
• Polonization
• Ukrainization

French language | Neologisms | Types of words | Word coinage | Transliteration | Linguistics | Cultural assimilation