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

Plenty of Coucou’s comers don’t complete the course but continue showing up to group events like the Bastille Day party to remain part of a little Francophile community.

From Slate • Jul. 25, 2023

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 • Jan. 30, 2023

I sometimes wonder whether I would have become a Francophile, Sinophile or Greenlandophile if I’d spent those impressionable years in Paris, Beijing or Nuuk.

From Washington Post • Jun. 5, 2022

Adding insult to injury, Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken is known to be a Francophile.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2021

Did it indicate that the King was not yet ready to choose his road and feared to compromise himself by appearing in company with the Francophile poet D'Annunzio, who was to give the address?

From The World Decision by Herrick, Robert