PoliticsSeptember 6, 2026
francization
fran-si-ZAY-shun
Definition
The official process or policy of making an environment, organization, or society, particularly in Quebec, predominantly or exclusively French-speaking.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'franciser' (to make French), combining 'franc' (French) with the suffix '-iser' (to make). It entered English in the 20th century to describe the specific political and cultural policies enacted in Quebec.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how the Quebec government required businesses to obtain certificates to ensure they operated in French, effectively forcing companies to adopt French as the mandatory language of the workplace.
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