Francophobe

[ frang-kuh-fohb ]

adjective

1. Also Fran·co·pho·bic []. 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

/ ˈfræŋkəʊˌfəʊb /

noun

1. a person who hates or despises France or its people
2. a person who hates or fears Canadian Francophones

Other Words From

• Fran·co·pho·bi·a noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Francophobe¹

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

Example Sentences

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