noun
Uncommon
franc
FRANGK
Franc (noun) means a unit of currency formerly used in France, Switzerland, and several other countries, and still used in parts of Africa. Example: “Before the euro, prices in Paris were listed in francs.”
noun
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A unit of currency formerly used in France, Switzerland, and several other countries, and still used in parts of Africa.
"Before the euro, prices in Paris were listed in francs."
"The CFA franc is still used across much of West and Central Africa."
How to use franc
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe old French currency, and the currency still used in some African countries today.
Common pairings
Swiss franc
CFA franc
French franc
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Word forms
- Plural
- francs
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Before the euro, prices in Paris were listed in _____.
Etymology
From French franc, related to "frank" and "Frank" (the Germanic people) — a doublet of both.
Rhymes for franc
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What does “franc” mean?
The word “franc” means a unit of currency formerly used in France, Switzerland, and several other countries, and still used in parts of Africa. In plain terms, the old French currency, and the currency still used in some African countries today.
How do you pronounce “franc”?
“Franc” is pronounced FRANGK (/ˈfɹeɪ̯ŋk/ in IPA).
How do you use “franc” in a sentence?
Here is “franc” used in a sentence: “Before the euro, prices in Paris were listed in francs.”
What part of speech is “franc”?
“Franc” is a noun.
Where does the word “franc” come from?
The word “franc” comes from French. From French franc, related to "frank" and "Frank" (the Germanic people) — a doublet of both.
Is “franc” a common word?
“Franc” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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