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    Franc (en. Franc)

    /fʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Monetary unit used in France before the euro.
    The price of the book was one hundred francs.
    Le prix du livre était de cent francs.
    Term meaning 'frank' in the sense of direct or honest.
    He is frank in his opinions.
    Il est franc dans ses opinions.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'francus' meaning 'free'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to speak frankly
    To express oneself honestly and directly.
    parler franc
    as frank as a burning donkey
    To be very frank, sometimes to the extreme.
    franc comme un âne qui brûle

    Related Words

    franchise
    Right granted to a person or a company to engage in specific activities.
    franchise
    francophile
    A person who loves French culture.
    francophile

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is very direct.
    He is frank; he never beats around the bush.
    Il est franc, il ne tourne jamais autour du pot.
    Qualifies an unambiguous answer.
    His answer was so frank that it surprised everyone.
    Sa réponse a été si franche qu'elle a surpris tout le monde.