Franc

Word FRANC
Character 5
Hyphenation franc
Pronunciations /fɹæŋk/

Definitions and meanings of "Franc"

What do we mean by franc?

The primary unit of currency in Belgium, France, Luxembourg, and Monaco before the adoption of the euro. noun

Either of two ancient coins in France: one, of gold (the franc à cheval, the obverse being a horseman), first coined by John the Good in 1360; the other, of silver, by Henry III. in 1575. noun

A French silver coin and money of account which since 1795 has formed the unit of the French monetary system. noun

A silver coin of France, and since 1795 the unit of the French monetary system. It has been adopted by Belgium and Swizerland. In 1913 it was equivalent to about nineteen cents American, or ten pence British, and is divided into 100 centimes. noun

Former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro. noun

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. noun

The basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes noun

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.

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The word "franc" in example sentences

Derived from the Old French word franc, meaning “free,” it later came to be associated with the most fundamental political freedom of all: to exercise your franchise meant to exercise your right to vote. ❋ Murphy, Cullen (2007)

But one of the pieces that make up the franc is a Belgian piece, and the shopman refuses it. ❋ Unknown (1933)

Sadly, cabernet franc is not ever going to be an easy sell. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Owner Randy Biehl's 2006 cab franc is his first released from estate vines and it shows great promise for the grape in this region. ❋ Unknown (2009)

While cab franc is by far my favorite grape, this wine takes the varietal to whole new level for me. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But Gavin Sacks of Cornell pointed out a larger challenge: cabernet franc is not a hedonistic grape compared to consumer favorites like cabernet sauvignon. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Exposes more writers and retailers to Finger Lakes cabernet franc from a strong vintage ❋ Unknown (2009)

Whether or not Finger Lakes reds have yet to arrive as a clear alternative, cabernet franc is widelyconsidered to bethe variety that shows the best quality and consistency of the Vitis viniferareds grown in the region. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This tasting made it pretty clear that cabernet franc is just about an ideal food wine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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