Francophil (Noun)
Meaning
An admirer of France and everything French.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The francophil in her couldn't resist buying a beret and a striped shirt during her trip to Paris.
- As a self-proclaimed francophil, he spent hours cooking up a storm in his kitchen, whipping up French delicacies like coq au vin and bouillabaisse.
- Her love of French cinema made her a francophil, and she spent every Friday night watching classic films by Truffaut and Godard.
- The francophil community in the city came together to celebrate Bastille Day with a grand parade and a French food festival.
- After spending a summer studying abroad in Lyon, she returned home a confirmed francophil, with a newfound love for French literature and art.