French word

fric

Pronunciation

IPA/fʁik/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmoney

Example

J'ai besoin de fric.

I need money.

Illustration for fric (money)

More examples

Elle a fait du fric en vendant des vêtements.

She made money by selling clothes.

Core concept

A loose handful of spendable cash kept ready for everyday needs.

Common phrases

  • faire du fric

    make money

  • mettre de côté du fric

    set money aside

  • manquer de fric

    be short of money

Similar words

argent: Money in the broad formal sense, including currency and savings.
thune: Familiar slang for ordinary day-to-day money.
blé: Informal slang referring to money.
sous: A casual expression for small coins or pocket money.

Definition in French

Désigne l'argent, en particulier la petite somme ou l'argent liquide que l'on a sous la main.

Word origin

The slang noun fric was recorded in the late nineteenth century, but its origin remains uncertain and is sometimes linked to fricot, meaning a meal.

Usage tips

  • Fric is informal and suits conversation, while argent is the safer choice in formal writing and economic contexts.

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