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Francophile

[ frang-kuh-fahyl ]

adjective

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


noun

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

Francophile

/ ˈfræŋkəʊfɪl; ˈfræŋkəʊˌfaɪl /

noun

  1. a person who admires France and the French
“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

adjective

  1. marked by or possessing admiration of France and the French
“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
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Other Words From

  • Fran·co·phil·i·a [frang-k, uh, -, fil, -ee-, uh, -, feel, -y, uh], noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Francophile1

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

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.

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

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.”

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