Etymology of the French word liquéfier
the French word
liquéfierderived from the Latin word
liquefacere (melt, dissolve; liquefy)
derived from the Latin word
liquere (be in molten, liquid state; be clear to a person; it is proven, guilt is established; [non ~ => not proven as a verdict)
derived from the Latin word
facere (to make; act, take action, be active; compose, write; classify; do, make; create; make, build, construct; produce; produce by growth; bring forth)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*dhē-Date
The earliest known usage of liquéfier in French dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in French
liquéfaction,
liquéfiable,
liquéfiantDerivations in other languages
English
liquefy, Romanian
lichefia