franc

UK
/fræŋk/
US
/fræŋk/
francnoun
francs
pl
UK
/fræŋk/
US
/fræŋk/
Translations
The price of the book is 20 francs.
Цена книги составляет 20 франков.
Additional translations
швейцарский франк
французский франк
Definitions
A former basic monetary unit of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg, equal to 100 centimes.
Before the euro, the franc was the currency used in France.
A monetary unit of several countries, including Switzerland and some African nations, equal to 100 centimes.
The Swiss franc is known for its stability in the global market.
Synonyms
unit of account
francadjective
UK
/fræŋk/
US
/fræŋk/
Used attributively before another noun to indicate denomination or relation to the currency (e.g., "franc values", "franc accounts").
Definitions
Denominated in, relating to, or expressed in francs.
They opened a franc savings account to hedge against exchange-rate fluctuations.