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Definition of francophile

francophile

/ˈfræŋ.kə.faɪl/
fran · co · phile
Plural:francophiles
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• noun

1

A person who has a strong fondness, admiration, or affinity for France, the French language, or French culture and history.

Example

"As a lifelong Francophile, she spent her summers exploring vineyards in Bordeaux and practicing her conversational French."

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• adjective

1

Having a strong affinity, fondness, or admiration for France, its people, language, or culture.

Example

"The bookstore caters to Francophile readers with an extensive collection of classic French literature and cinema."

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• Nearby Words

franco
francoa
francolin
francophile
francophone
frangipani
frank

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century from the combining form Franco- (from Medieval Latin Francus, meaning 'Frank' or 'French') and -phile (from Ancient Greek philos, meaning 'loving' or 'dear').

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Francophile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/francophile
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