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  

/ ˈfræŋkəʊˌfaɪl, ˈfræŋkəʊfɪl /

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

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Etymology

Origin of Francophile

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

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Example Sentences

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Francophile

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

The next year he was off to Paris, already a Francophile and Francophone and more than willing to fall in love.

From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 2022

It turned out that a Francophile news aide named Joe, charged with compiling the list, had decided that their works should be bestsellers, and he made sure they were.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 22, 2022

Craven stood for the past, he was a link with the life the Francophile Arab was reluctantly surrendering.

From The Shadow of the East by E. M. (Edith Maude) Hull

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