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Frank — meaning in English

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English meaning

franc noun A unit of currency formerly used in France, Switzerland, and several other countries, and still used in parts of Africa.
frank adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.

Senses

Frank is used for these senses in English:

Frank One of the Franks, a Germanic federation that inhabited parts of what are now France, the Low Countries and Germany.
franc A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.

frank — full definition

adj Honest and direct, even if the truth is blunt or uncomfortable.
noun A hot dog or sausage (chiefly US).
verb To mark mail as officially exempt from postage, or to send it free of charge.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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