French word

franchement

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɑ̃ʃəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbhonestly

Example

Elle parle franchement de ses problèmes.

She speaks honestly about her problems.

Illustration for franchement (honestly)

More examples

Je vais te dire franchement ce que je pense.

I'm going to tell you frankly what I think.

Core concept

A clear voice puts the unvarnished truth directly on the table for others to hear.

Common phrases

  • parler franchement

    speak frankly

  • dire franchement

    say frankly

  • répondre franchement

    answer frankly

Similar words

honnêtement: In a truthful way, without concealing real feelings or facts.
à vrai dire: Used to introduce a truthful statement.
pour être honnête: Used before expressing an honest personal opinion.
sincèrement: With genuine feeling or sincere intent.

Definition in French

Indique qu'on parle honnêtement et clairement, sans atténuer la vérité.

Word origin

The adverb derives from the adjective franc with -ment, while franc came through Old French from a Germanic source and developed senses of openness and candor.

Usage tips

  • In informal French, franchement can also intensify an evaluation, as in C'est franchement bon, meaning that it is really good.

Other meanings

  • franklyadverb

Opposites

  • malhonnêtementdishonestlyadverb
  • insincèrementinsincerelyadverb

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