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A '''Francophile''' is a non-[[French people|French]] person who has a strong interest in, or admiration for [[Culture of France|French culture]]. This could include [[France]] itself and its [[History of France|history]], the [[French language]], French cuisine, [[French literature|literature]], etc. The opposite of a Francophile is a [[Francophobia|Francophobe]] -- someone who dislikes all that is French. |
A '''Francophile''' is a non-[[French people|French]] person who has a strong interest in, or admiration for [[Culture of France|French culture]]. This could include [[France]] itself and its [[History of France|history]], the [[French language]], French cuisine, [[French literature|literature]], etc. The opposite of a Francophile is a [[Francophobia|Francophobe]] -- someone who dislikes all that is French. |
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Francophilia often arises in former [[French colony|French colonies]] where the [[élite]] spoke French and adopted many French habits--although places where resentment against French rules is fresh in the mind of the population (such as [[Algeria]] and [[Vietnam]]) might instead want to dispense with French culture. In some countries such as [[Romania]], French culture has also long been popular among the educated classes. Even in the [[United States]], the French language is still one of the main foreign languages taught in school. [[French Canadians]] who look to the culture of France could also be considered francophiles. |
Francophilia often arises in former [[French colony|French colonies]] where the [[élite]] spoke French and adopted many French habits--although places where resentment against French rules is fresh in the mind of the population (such as [[Algeria]] and [[Vietnam]]) might instead want to dispense with French culture. In some countries such as [[Romania]], French culture has also long been popular among the [[educated classes]]. Even in the [[United States]], the French language is still one of the main foreign languages taught in school. [[French Canadians]] who look to the culture of France could also be considered francophiles. |
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Historically, francophilia has been associated with supporters of the philosophy of [[Age of Enlightenment|French Enlightenment]] during and after the [[French Revolution]], where [[democratic]] uprisings challenged the [[autocratic]] countries of [[Europe]]. |
Historically, francophilia has been associated with supporters of the [[philosophy]] of [[Age of Enlightenment|French Enlightenment]] during and after the [[French Revolution]], where [[democratic]] uprisings challenged the [[autocratic]] countries of [[Europe]]. |
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Famous modern Francophiles include [[California|Californian]] rock legend [[Jim Morrison]] who passed away and was buried in [[Paris]], and [[Hollywood]] star [[Robert de Niro]].{{fact}} |
Famous modern Francophiles include [[California|Californian]] rock legend [[Jim Morrison]] who passed away and was buried in [[Paris]], and [[Hollywood]] star [[Robert de Niro]].{{fact}} |
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Revision as of 15:20, 21 January 2007
A Francophile is a non-French person who has a strong interest in, or admiration for French culture. This could include France itself and its history, the French language, French cuisine, literature, etc. The opposite of a Francophile is a Francophobe -- someone who dislikes all that is French.
Francophilia often arises in former French colonies where the élite spoke French and adopted many French habits--although places where resentment against French rules is fresh in the mind of the population (such as Algeria and Vietnam) might instead want to dispense with French culture. In some countries such as Romania, French culture has also long been popular among the educated classes. Even in the United States, the French language is still one of the main foreign languages taught in school. French Canadians who look to the culture of France could also be considered francophiles.
Historically, francophilia has been associated with supporters of the philosophy of French Enlightenment during and after the French Revolution, where democratic uprisings challenged the autocratic countries of Europe.
Famous modern Francophiles include Californian rock legend Jim Morrison who passed away and was buried in Paris, and Hollywood star Robert de Niro.[citation needed]
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