Showing posts with label franks. Show all posts
Showing posts with label franks. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

frank, franc

Frank or frank describes speech that is candid or open--
Let's be frank--your job performance needs improvement.
His frank and friendly manner helped to defuse the situation.

Frank may also means to stamp or make a physical mark or impression on something--
You don't have to put stamps on those. Our postage meter will put a frank on them.

Franc or franc ( rhymes with frank ) is a unit of money used in France and some other countries--
A French franc is the equivalent of about 20 cents in American money.
He keeps a Swiss franc in his pocket as a lucky piece.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"He told them in a frank, engaging way that he hadn't a franc to his name."

Note--"frank" may also mean "frankfurter", meaning a hot dog--
Do you want mustard on your frank?
"Franks" may be the plural ( more than one ) of "frank", meaning a hot dog--
We are having franks and beans for lunch.
"Franks"may also be the third person singular ( he, she, it ) form of "frank", meaning to stamp or impress--
This machine franks the mail; there's no need to go to the post office.

Note # 2--"Frank" may also be a man's given name, or a surname or family name--
Is Frank still at the same address?
Is Mr. Frank at home?