Francophile

American  

[frang-kuh-fahyl] / ˈfræŋ kəˌfaɪl /

Also Francophil

adjective

1. friendly to or having a strong liking for France or the French.

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noun

1. a person who is friendly to or has a strong admiration of France or the French.

Francophile British  

/ ˈfræŋkəʊfɪl, ˈfræŋkəʊˌfaɪl /

noun

1. a person who admires France and the French

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adjective

1. marked by or possessing admiration of France and the French

Other Word Forms

• Francophilia noun

Etymology

Origin of Francophile

First recorded in 1885–90; Franco- + -phile

Example Sentences

Jefferson was a renowned Francophile and, while spending time in Paris as the Minister to France from 1784 to 1789, grew to really love French cooking.

From Salon

Francophiles curious to know where to spend their time and money these days need a cheat sheet with the newcomers’ strengths and weaknesses.

From Washington Post

This follows a green-check gingham bikini top and skirt look — as well as a black and white gingham matching set, worn with a red beret for some extra Francophile camp — from seasons prior.

From Salon

It was painted in England for Richard Mead, a famous physician who was a Francophile with a great art collection.

From Washington Post

Playful displays up there collect a variety of books about “Women We Wish We Met — Some Real, Some Fictional” and Paris-set “Books for the Wannabe Francophiles.”

From Seattle Times