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franc

frank

adjective noun FRAHN Less Common

Also means

franc (currency)

Usage Note

Franc as an adjective means 'frank' or 'honest' and is invariable in pronunciation though the feminine form is franche. As a noun, franc was the former French currency, replaced by the euro in 2002 but still used in Switzerland and several African nations. The expression franc-parler means 'outspokenness'.

Examples

"Il est toujours franc avec moi."

Natural Translation

He is always frank with me.

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