francs Definition
- 1the former currency of France and several other countries
- 2a basic monetary unit in some African countries
Using francs: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "francs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He exchanged his dollars for francs before traveling to France.
Example
The West African CFA franc is used in several countries including Senegal and Ivory Coast.
Origins of francs
from Old French 'franc', meaning 'free'
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Summary: francs in Brief
'Francs' [fræŋks] is a noun that refers to the former currency of France and other countries, as well as a basic monetary unit in some African countries. An example of its use in a sentence is 'He exchanged his dollars for francs before traveling to France.'
