francs
Translation
francs
Examples
The book cost one hundred francs.
The book cost one hundred francs.
Switzerland still uses the Swiss franc.
Switzerland still uses the Swiss franc.
Grammar Patterns
((a number of)) francs - to state a price or amount. The ticket is twenty francs.
Similar Words
Synonyms (currencies): pound, dollar, euro
Etymology
From Old French 'franc' (free), as the coin was first minted to pay the ransom for King John II of France.
Memory Tips
Associate the word 'franc' with its country of origin, **Franc**e.