Franchement (en. Frankly)

/fʁɑ̃ʃ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adverb

Openly and sincerely.

I'm going to speak to you frankly, I don't agree with you.

Je vais te parler franchement, je ne suis pas d'accord avec toi.

Without beating around the bush, clearly.

Frankly, I didn't like that movie.

Franchement, ce film ne m'a pas plu.

With frankness, without hesitation.

She answered all the questions frankly.

Elle a répondu franchement à toutes les questions.

From the Latin 'francus' meaning 'free', related to the idea of frankness.

frankly speaking

Expression used to introduce a sincere opinion.

franchement dit

frankly, it annoys me

Used to express annoyance honestly.

franchement, ça m'énerve

frankly, it's incredible

Used to express astonishment frankly.

franchement, c'est incroyable

frankness

State of being frank and honest.

franchise

frank

Who does not hide their feelings.

franc

Honestly without a filter.

Frankly, you're really funny!

Franchement, t'es trop marrant !

To truly say what one thinks.

Frankly, this restaurant is terrible.

Franchement, ce resto est nul.