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"claustrophobe" instead of "claustrophobique"?

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"claustrophobe" instead of "claustrophobique"?

My French friend says it should be "claustrophobe"? Is that right? Please help clarify.

This question relates to:French dictation exercise "I want a bigger flat! [US: apartement]"

Dictation exercise B1

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Katie,

Thanks for pointing out this ‘anglicisme’ which we French natives all fall prey to. It has now been rectified and the re-recorded ...

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"claustrophobe" instead of "claustrophobique"?

My French friend says it should be "claustrophobe"? Is that right? Please help clarify.

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