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Francophobe

American  
[frang-kuh-fohb] / ˈfræŋ kəˌfoʊb /

adjective

  1. Also Francophobic fearing or hating France, the French people, and French culture, products, etc.


noun

  1. a person who fears or hates France, the French people, French culture, products, etc.

Francophobe British  
/ ˈfræŋkəʊˌfəʊb /

noun

  1. a person who hates or despises France or its people

  2. a person who hates or fears Canadian Francophones

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • Francophobia noun

Etymology

Origin of Francophobe

First recorded in 1890–95; Franco- + -phobe

Example Sentences

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He was variously labeled a dangerous “Francophobe,” a federalist “fanatic,” and a political activist masquerading as a comedian.

From New York Times

And the great man, who I believe even the staunchest Francophobe can sign up to, expressed his undying love for his adopted city, hefty women, unruly kids and all.

From The Guardian

Crude, rude and with more foul language than a Gordon Ramsay marathon, this smutty staple could give even the most hardened Francophobe a few guilty giggles.

From New York Times