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    Franches (en. Frank)

    /fʁɑ̃ʃ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That expresses an opinion straightforwardly.
    She gave her opinion frankly.
    Elle a donné son avis de manière franche.
    That is exempt from taxes or duties.
    Food products are often tax-free.
    Les produits alimentaires sont souvent franche de taxe.
    That is open and sincere in its relationships.
    He is always very frank with his friends.
    Il est toujours très franche avec ses amis.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'franc', related to Latin 'francus' meaning free.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    speak frankly
    To speak in a direct and straightforward manner.
    parler franco
    frank collaboration
    An open and sincere collaboration.
    franche collaboration
    frank declaration
    A declaration made without hesitation.
    franche déclaration

    Related Words

    franchise
    The right to operate a brand or business.
    franchise
    franc
    An ancient currency or an adjective meaning free.
    franc
    francité
    The quality of being frank.
    francité

    Slang Meanings

    To have guts, to be bold.
    She had the guts to say what she thought.
    Elle a eu de la franche pour dire ce qu'elle pensait.
    To be straightforward, not to beat around the bush.
    In this group, everyone can be frank.
    Dans ce groupe, tout le monde peut être franche.