"claustrophobe" instead of "claustrophobique"?

K. T.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

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

Asked 5 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect 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 ...

Like15 years ago

K. T. asked:

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

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