francophilia
Adoration of France
Francophilia is love of France, French culture, or things French—the language, cuisine, wine, fashion, art, or way of life.
A francophile might fill their home with Parisian prints, study French obsessively, or vacation exclusively in Provence.
The attitude ranges from casual appreciation to deep cultural identification.
Paris art museum
- VersaillesFrench royal palace complex
- Eiffel TowerIron lattice monument, Paris
- Notre-DameMedieval Parisian Gothic cathedral
- Champs-ÉlyséesIconic Parisian boulevard
Haussmannization · Provence · Côte d'Azur · Bordeaux · Loire Valley · Normandy · Montmartre · Cannes
Elongated crusty loaf
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
- pâtisserieFrench sweet-goods establishment
- coq au vinPoultry braised in red
- bouillabaisseMarseille fish and shellfish stew
escargot · foie gras · camembert · fromage · charcuterie · ratatouille · quiche · crêpe
Era prioritizing reason over dogma
- ExistentialismPhilosophy of radical freedom
- ImpressionismArt movement emphasizing light
- SurrealismArt movement exploring dreams
- VoltaireFrench Enlightenment satirist
Montmartre · Salon · Édith Piaf · Bohemian · Art Nouveau · Symbolism
Deep respect felt
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
reverence · appreciation · fascination · infatuation · ardor · veneration · yearning · longing
Tasteful, current flair
- ChanelFrench haute couture house
- DiorFrench luxury fashion house
- HermèsFrench luxury goods company
- Louis VuittonFrench luxury fashion brand
Givenchy · Balmain · couturier · prêt-à-porter · Parisian · silhouette · tailoring · runway
Regional speech pattern
- fluencySmooth linguistic command
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- vocabularyOne's word collection
- grammarLanguage's structural rules
conjugation · idioms · bilingualism · eloquence · phonetics · diction · vernacular · articulation
Admirer of British traditions
- GermanophileAdmirer of German culture
- JapanophileAdmirer of Japanese culture
- oenophileLover of vintages
- cinephilePassionate movie enthusiast
Louvre
Paris art museum
- VersaillesFrench royal palace complex
- Eiffel TowerIron lattice monument, Paris
- Notre-DameMedieval Parisian Gothic cathedral
Champs-Élysées · Haussmannization · Provence · Côte d'Azur · Bordeaux · Loire Valley · Normandy · Montmartre · Cannes · Riviera
baguette
Elongated crusty loaf
- croissantLayered crescent-shaped pastry
- pâtisserieFrench sweet-goods establishment
- coq au vinPoultry braised in red
bouillabaisse · escargot · foie gras · camembert · fromage · charcuterie · ratatouille · quiche · crêpe · champagne
Enlightenment
Era prioritizing reason over dogma
- ExistentialismPhilosophy of radical freedom
- ImpressionismArt movement emphasizing light
- SurrealismArt movement exploring dreams
Voltaire · Montmartre · Salon · Édith Piaf · Bohemian · Art Nouveau · Symbolism
admiration
Deep respect felt
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- passionIntense emotional drive
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
fondness · reverence · appreciation · fascination · infatuation · ardor · veneration · yearning · longing · adoration
chic
Tasteful, current flair
Louis Vuitton · Givenchy · Balmain · couturier · prêt-à-porter · Parisian · silhouette · tailoring · runway · boutique
accent
Regional speech pattern
- fluencySmooth linguistic command
- pronunciationManner of speaking words
- vocabularyOne's word collection
grammar · conjugation · idioms · bilingualism · eloquence · phonetics · diction · vernacular · articulation · Francophone
Anglophile
Admirer of British traditions
- GermanophileAdmirer of German culture
- JapanophileAdmirer of Japanese culture
- oenophileLover of vintages