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Francophile
[ frang-kuh-fahyl ]
adjective
- friendly to or having a strong liking for France or the French.
noun
- a person who is friendly to or has a strong admiration of France or the French.
Francophile
/ ˈfræŋkəʊfɪl; ˈfræŋkəʊˌfaɪl /
noun
- a person who admires France and the French
adjective
- marked by or possessing admiration of France and the French
Other Words From
- Fran·co·phil·i·a [frang-k, uh, -, fil, -ee-, uh, -, feel, -y, uh], noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of Francophile1
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.
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.
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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