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Frenchification of Brussels — Since the founding of the Kingdom of Belgium in 1830, Brussels has transformed from being almost entirely Dutch speaking, to being a multilingual city with French as the majority language and lingua franca. This language shift, the… … Wikipedia
frenchification — noun see frenchify … New Collegiate Dictionary
Frenchification — See Frenchify. * * * … Universalium
frenchification — french·i·fi·ca·tion … English syllables
frenchification — ˌfrenchəfə̇ˈkāshən noun ( s) Usage: often capitalized Etymology: from frenchify, after such pairs as English amplify: amplification : the act of frenchifying or the state of being frenchified … Useful english dictionary
Frenchify — Frenchification, n. /fren cheuh fuy /, v.t., Frenchified, Frenchifying. (often l.c.) to make (something or someone) resemble the French, as in manners, customs, or dress: to Frenchify the spelling of one s name. [1585 95; FRENCH + IFY] * * * … Universalium
Dutch language — Dutch Nederlands Pronunciation [ˈneːdərlɑnts] ( listen) … Wikipedia
frenchify — transitive verb ( ified; ifying) Usage: often capitalized Date: 1592 to make French in qualities, traits, or typical practices • frenchification noun, often capitalized … New Collegiate Dictionary
Sint-Jans-Molenbeek — Name transcription(s) French Molenbeek Saint Jean Dutch Sint Jans Molenbeek … Wikipedia
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