No. 12,248 in French
xenophobe
A person who has a fear or hatred of foreigners or strangers.
In a sentence
Les propos du journaliste étaient considérés comme xénophobes.
The journalist's comments were considered xenophobic.
Here, the term 'xénophobes' is used as an adjective describing the nature of the journalist's comments, suggesting a discriminatory attitude towards foreigners.
Il est important de combattre les idées xénophobes pour construire une société inclusive.
It is important to fight xenophobic ideas to build an inclusive society.
In this context, 'xénophobes' serves as an adjective modifying 'idées', referring to ideas that reflect a fear or prejudice against foreigners.
Depuis sa jeunesse, elle dénonce la xénophobie sous toutes ses formes.
Since her youth, she has denounced xenophobia in all its forms.
Here, 'xénophobie' is used as a noun to represent the concept of xenophobia, the fear or dislike of people from other countries or cultures.
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