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

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

The artist is a Francophile who titled the mirrors in English and French.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2022

For a number of years he edited the international review, Auf der Hohe, at Leipzig, but later removed to Paris, for he was always strongly Francophile.

From Venus in Furs by Savage, Fernanda