Francophobia

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /fræŋ.koʊˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

Definitions of Francophobia

noun a fear or hatred of France or French culture

Example Sentences

A1 I have Francophobia, which means I fear or dislike French people or things.

A2 Her Francophobia is evident in the way she avoids French restaurants and refuses to watch French movies.

B1 Francophobia can sometimes be based on stereotypes or negative experiences with individuals from France.

B2 The rise of Francophobia in certain regions has led to tensions between French expatriates and locals.

C1 As a scholar of French history, she is well aware of the historical roots of Francophobia in certain cultures.

C2 The politician's Francophobia became a controversial topic during the debate on immigration policies.

Examples of Francophobia in a Sentence

formal Francophobia is a term used to describe an irrational fear or hatred of France or the French people.

informal Some people have Francophobia because they had a bad experience with a French person once.

slang I don't get why some people have Francophobia, not all French people are the same.

figurative His Francophobia is so strong that he refuses to even try French cuisine.

Grammatical Forms of Francophobia

past tense

had Francophobia

plural

Francophobias

comparative

more Francophobic

superlative

most Francophobic

present tense

has Francophobia

future tense

will have Francophobia

perfect tense

have had Francophobia

continuous tense

is having Francophobia

singular

Francophobia

positive degree

Francophobia

infinitive

to have Francophobia

gerund

having Francophobia

participle

Francophobia

Origin and Evolution of Francophobia

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: French and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'Francophobia' originated from the combination of 'Franco-' referring to France and '-phobia' meaning fear or dislike.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a fear or dislike of France or French people, the term 'Francophobia' has evolved to encompass a broader range of negative attitudes towards French culture, politics, or influence.