What does the cryptic crossword clue "Picture defeat by France (5)" mean?

The definition is "Picture". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). F (abbreviation of "France") + LICK (synonym of "defeat"); definition: "Picture" The answer is FLICK.

Picture defeat by France (5)

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