'francophile' originates from French, specifically the word 'francophile,' where the element 'franc(o)-' referred to 'French/France' and Greek 'philos' meant 'loving'.

'francophile' came into English from modern French 'francophile' (borrowed in the 19th century), ultimately formed from French 'franc(o)-' + Greek 'philos'.

Initially, it meant 'a lover or admirer of France or French things,' and this basic meaning has remained largely unchanged into modern usage.