What does the cryptic crossword clue "Film the French on strike, a cover for Christmas activities (9)" mean?

The definition is "Film". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MIST (synonym="film") + LE (synonym="the French") + TOE (synonym="strike – with the toe of a golf club") = MISTLETOE The answer is MISTLETOE.

Film the French on strike, a cover for Christmas activities (9)

Guardian Cryptic #28914 | 7 Down | 2022-11-14 flower

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