franc

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 centimes

Etymology

Borrowed from French franc. Doublet of Frank, frank, and farang.

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