English–French

“without fuss” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɑ̃kɛt/

Example

Ils ont préparé un repas à la franquette.

They prepared a meal without fuss.

Illustration for franquette (without fuss)

How to say “without fuss” in French

“Without fuss” in French is franquette.

A modest table where easy company matters more than elaborate food or presentation.

Full entry for franquette: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with franquette

Pour le réveillon, ils ont préféré un dîner à la bonne franquette.

For New Year's Eve, they preferred a simple dinner.

Tips for using franquette

  • À la bonne franquette is the most familiar fixed expression, and its tone is usually informal rather than formal.

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