noun
- plural of francophobe; people who dislike or fear France, French culture, or the French language
Usage: usually plural; formal
Examples
- Some francophobes criticized the adoption of French culinary terms in English.
- The francophobes in the debate argued against the influence of French on English vocabulary.
- Historical francophobes often resisted cultural imports from France.
- Not all critics of French policy are francophobes; some simply disagree with specific decisions.
- The term 'francophobes' is sometimes used to describe those who oppose French linguistic dominance.