francophiles
Lovers of Paris
Francophiles are people who admire France—its culture, language, cuisine, or way of life.
The term carries no negative connotation; it simply describes an affinity: a francophile who vacations in Provence every summer, The wine club attracted francophiles from across the city.
The singular is francophile.
Admirer of British traditions
- GermanophileAdmirer of German culture
- JapanophileAdmirer of Japanese culture
- xenophileLover of foreignness
- oenophileLover of vintages
Parisian iron structure
- SeineMajor French waterway
- MontmartreHilltop artists' district in Paris
- Notre-DameMedieval Parisian Gothic cathedral
- Champs-ElyseesCelebrated Parisian thoroughfare
Left Bank · Saint-Germain · Bastille · arrondissements · cafes · boulevards · bridges · passages
Elongated crusty loaf
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
- coq au vinPoultry braised in red
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
- escargotEdible land snails
foie gras · fromage · ratatouille · patisserie · bistro · brasserie · terroir · sommelier
French haute couture house
- DiorFrench luxury fashion house
- GivenchyFrench luxury fashion house
- Yves Saint LaurentFrench haute couture pioneer
- runwayPaved path for planes
chic · elegance · prêt-à-porter · couturier · atelier · silhouette · savoir-faire · effortless
Style prioritizing perception
- surrealismIrrational, dreamlike aesthetic
- existentialismPhilosophy stressing self-created meaning
- chansonFrench vocal composition
- ProustFrench novelist of memory
Edith Piaf · Camus · Godard · Debussy · cabaret · salons · intellectualism · republicanism
Smooth linguistic command
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- idiomsFixed figurative expressions
- accentsRegional speech patterns
subjunctive · Académie française · Berlitz · immersion · conversation · argot · francophone · Quebec
One who esteems another
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- loverRomantic intimate
aficionado · buff · appreciator · champion · partisan · advocate · collector · scholar
Anglophile
Admirer of British traditions
- GermanophileAdmirer of German culture
- JapanophileAdmirer of Japanese culture
- xenophileLover of foreignness
Eiffel
Parisian iron structure
- SeineMajor French waterway
- MontmartreHilltop artists' district in Paris
- Notre-DameMedieval Parisian Gothic cathedral
Champs-Elysees · Left Bank · Saint-Germain · Bastille · arrondissements · cafes · boulevards · bridges · passages · brasseries
baguette
Elongated crusty loaf
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
- coq au vinPoultry braised in red
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
escargot · foie gras · fromage · ratatouille · patisserie · bistro · brasserie · terroir · sommelier · champagne
Chanel
French haute couture house
- DiorFrench luxury fashion house
- GivenchyFrench luxury fashion house
- Yves Saint LaurentFrench haute couture pioneer
runway · chic · elegance · prêt-à-porter · couturier · atelier · silhouette · savoir-faire · effortless · beret
impressionism
Style prioritizing perception
- surrealismIrrational, dreamlike aesthetic
- existentialismPhilosophy stressing self-created meaning
- chansonFrench vocal composition
Edith Piaf · Proust · Camus · Godard · Debussy · cabaret · salons · intellectualism · republicanism · Enlightenment
fluency
Smooth linguistic command
- bilingualSpeaking two languages
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- idiomsFixed figurative expressions
accents · subjunctive · Académie française · Berlitz · immersion · conversation · argot · francophone · Quebec · dictation
admirer
One who esteems another
- devoteeZealous admirer or follower
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
lover · aficionado · buff · appreciator · champion · partisan · advocate · collector · scholar · student