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franking

UK
/ˈfræŋkɪŋ/
US
/ˈfræŋkɪŋ/

Translations

frankingadjective
UK
/ˈfræŋ.kɪŋ/
US
/ˈfræŋ.kɪŋ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something connected with the franking of mail.
d’affranchissementEmployé pour le courrier ou les appareils destinés à l’affranchissement.
The company invested in a new franking machine to speed up its outgoing post.
L’entreprise a investi dans une nouvelle machine d’affranchissement pour accélérer son courrier sortant.
Synonyms
frank
candid
forthright
open
outspoken
direct
plainspoken
straightforward
honest
blunt
frankingnoun
frankings
pl
franchise postaleDroit ou privilège d’envoyer du courrier sans affranchissement.
The senator used franking to send newsletters to her constituents without incurring postal charges.
La sénatrice a bénéficié de la franchise postale pour envoyer des bulletins à ses électeurs sans frais d’affranchissement.
Additional translations
cachet de franchiseMarque apposée sur un pli pour indiquer que les frais de port sont acquittés ou exemptés.
Synonyms
postage
postal service
stamping
mailing
frankverb

franking

Gerund

franked
Past Simple
franked
Past Participle
franking
Gerund
UK
/fræŋk/
US
/fræŋk/
affranchirAu sens postal : marquer un envoi pour indiquer que le port est payé ou dispensé.
The senator was able to frank his correspondence.
Le sénateur pouvait affranchir sa correspondance.
Synonyms
mark
authorize
postmark
stamp

Definitions

frankingadjective
Relating to or used for the franking of mail.
The company invested in a new franking machine to speed up its outgoing post.
frankingnoun
The act or privilege of sending mail without payment of postage, typically granted to members of a legislative body.
The senator used franking to send newsletters to her constituents without incurring postal charges.
A mark or stamp on a letter or package indicating that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.
The franking on the envelope showed that the postage had already been covered.
frankverb
To mark a letter or package with an official mark or signature to indicate that postage has been paid or does not need to be paid.
The senator was able to frank his correspondence, allowing him to send mail without postage.
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