Francophile
Americanadjective
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Origin of Francophile
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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
Since Monteux’s landmark, there have been more performances and recordings, especially from Francophile conductors, but the symphony never recovered its omnipresence.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2022
But while Lyne is a self-professed Francophile, the movies he seems to be referencing most blatantly here are his own.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2022
Boyle was a strong Francophile in literature, and his not inconsiderable influence on the development of the heroic play showed it only less decidedly than his imitation of the Scudéry romance.
From The English Novel by George Saintsbury
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