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Definition of franc

franc

/fɹæŋk/
franc
Plural:francs
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• noun

1

The basic monetary unit of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and several nations in Africa (such as those using the CFA franc).

Example

"He exchanged his dollars for Swiss francs before traveling to Geneva."

2

European The former basic monetary unit of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg before the adoption of the euro currency in 2002.

Example

"She kept a few old French francs in a jar as a souvenir of her childhood trips to Paris."

Word Nuance & Usage

Take care not to confuse the noun 'franc' (a unit of currency) with its homophone 'frank', which is an adjective meaning honest and direct.

• Rhymes for franc

• Nearby Words

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framework
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franchise
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English, derived from Old French 'franc', ultimately from the Latin inscription 'Francorum Rex' (King of the Franks) stamped on early French coins.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Franc. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/franc
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