"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.

Asked 4 years ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect 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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