French word

franquette

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁɑ̃kɛt/

Meaning

  • feminine nounwithout fuss

Example

Ils ont préparé un repas à la franquette.

They prepared a meal without fuss.

Illustration for franquette (without fuss)

More examples

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

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • à la bonne franquette

    simply

  • dîner à la bonne franquette

    have a simple dinner

  • manger à la bonne franquette

    eat simply

Similar words

simplicité: A quality of being plain, uncomplicated, and without embellishment.
convivialité: A warm, sociable atmosphere where people enjoy gathering together.

Definition in French

Désigne un repas préparé ou pris de façon simple et sans prétention, mettant l'accent sur l'échange plutôt que sur le raffinement.

Word origin

The noun franquette developed from franc, an adjective associated with openness and lack of pretense, through the suffix -ette.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • informallyadverb

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