franc

The French word "franc" (feminine: franche) is an adjective meaning honest, frank, or straightforward. It can also be a noun, depending on context.

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✅ As an adjective:

Franc / franche = frank, honest, open, direct

• Il est très franc. → He’s very frank/honest.
• Une réponse franche. → A straightforward answer.
• Soyons francs. → Let’s be honest.

🧠 Note: It can sometimes imply bluntness, depending on tone.

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✅ As a noun (historical or proper noun):

1. Le franc – the former currency of France (before the euro)
   → Un billet de 100 francs = A 100-franc bill

2. Franc – a male first name
   → Franc est un prénom masculin.

3. Les Francs – the ancient Germanic people who founded the Frankish Empire (related to the word France)

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🧠 Gender forms:

Masculine	Feminine
franc	franche

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