Frank: meaning, definitions and examples

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frank

 

[ fræŋk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who is honest, sincere, and straightforward in their dealings with others.

Synonyms

honest, sincere, straightforward

Examples of usage

  • He is known for being a frank and trustworthy individual.
  • She appreciated his frank opinion on the matter.
Context #2 | Noun

money

The official currency of France before the adoption of the euro.

Synonyms

cash, currency, money

Examples of usage

  • You can still find old coins and banknotes denominated in francs.
Context #3 | Verb

expressing

To speak or write honestly and openly about something.

Synonyms

be honest, express, speak openly

Examples of usage

  • He decided to frank his feelings to her.
  • The author franked his thoughts in his latest book.

Translations

Translations of the word "frank" in other languages:

🇵🇹 franco

🇮🇳 सच्चा

🇩🇪 ehrlich

🇮🇩 jujur

🇺🇦 щирий

🇵🇱 szczery

🇯🇵 率直な (sotchiokuna)

🇫🇷 franc

🇪🇸 franco

🇹🇷 dürüst

🇰🇷 솔직한 (soljikhan)

🇸🇦 صريح

🇨🇿 upřímný

🇸🇰 úprimný

🇨🇳 坦率的 (tǎnshuài de)

🇸🇮 iskren

🇮🇸 hreinskilinn

🇰🇿 шын

🇬🇪 პირდაპირი (pardapir)

🇦🇿 səmimi

🇲🇽 franco

Etymology

The word 'frank' originates from the Old French word 'franc', which means 'free' or 'open'. It has evolved over time to represent qualities such as honesty, openness, and straightforwardness in both people and communication. The term 'frank' has been used in various contexts, from describing a person's character to referring to a former currency. It continues to be a relevant and commonly used word in the English language today.

See also: franking, frankly, frankness.