franc — 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.
- outspoken adj Direct and honest in expressing opinions, even if controversial.
- straightforward adjective Simple and easy to understand or do, without unnecessary complication.
Senses
franc 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.
- frank Honest, especially in a manner that seems slightly blunt; candid; not reserved or disguised.
- outspoken Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal; frank.
- straightforward (figurative) Direct; forthright; frank; sincere.
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.