franc
Meaning
- A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.
- Any of several units of currency, some of which are multi-national (West African CFA Franc (XOF), Central African CFA Franc (XAF), the Swiss franc (CHF)) while others are national currencies.
Synonyms
Belgian franc
Malagasy franc
Luxembourgian franc
Malian franc
Rwandan franc
Togo franc
Monegasque franc
Guinean franc
Congolese franc
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/fɹæŋk/
Etymology
From French franc. Doublet of Frank, frank, and farang.
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