German word

Franc

Pronunciation

IPA/frɑ̃ː/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfranc

Example

Ich habe zehn Francs im Portemonnaie.

I have ten francs in my wallet.

Illustration for Franc (franc)

More examples

Ich tausche 100 Euro in Francs.

I exchange 100 euros for francs.

Core concept

The same money label appears in the history of France and in the modern Swiss currency system.

Common phrases

  • ein Konto in Francs führen

    keep an account in francs

  • den Wechselkurs des Francs beobachten

    watch the franc exchange rate

  • Euro in Francs tauschen

    exchange euros for francs

Similar words

Franken: German-language designation for the Swiss franc.
CHF: Abbreviated international designation for the Swiss franc.
Euro: Official shared currency of many European Union member states.
Rappen: One hundredth of a Swiss franc.

Definition in German

Wort für eine Währungseinheit; der Begriff bezeichnet historische französische Francs und heute meist den Schweizer Franc.

Word origin

Franc is a German borrowing from French franc, a currency term formed from the older word franc meaning 'free'.

Usage tips

  • Franc is masculine in German: der Franc, zehn Francs; Franken is the usual German term for Swiss francs.

Other meanings

  • old francnoun

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