Meek medicine man on island in France (6)
I believe the answer is:
docile
'meek' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for docile that I've seen before include "Easily handled or managed" , "Tractable and pliant" , "Peaceful and domesticated" , "Coiled in submissive way" , "Willing to learn" .)