ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Francophobia

Francophobia is when some people exhibit extreme dislike or prejudice against the French people, their culture and everything related to France.

Just like how some kids might not like a particular vegetable, or dislike a certain game, some adults may not like French food, dress, or language, and they then go on to portray extreme hatred or unwillingness to accept them. This kind of dislike can be rooted in previous negative encounters or assumptions about the people and their ways.

However, it is important to learn and accept different cultures, as we can find interesting things about them, and also reduce the chances of misunderstanding or discrimination against them.