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franco

franc

noun adjective FRAHN-koh Less Common

Origin: From the Franks (Germanic tribe); the adjective sense 'free/frank' derives from their status as free men.

Also means

frank

Usage Note

Franco as a noun is the name of various currencies (Swiss franc, CFA franc). As an adjective it means 'frank, candid' or 'free of charge' (e.g. porto franco = free port). The two senses are etymologically linked but function independently; context disambiguates. The plural noun is franchi.

Examples

"Il prezzo è franco di spese di spedizione."

Natural Translation

The price is free of shipping charges.

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