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franc

/fɹæŋk/

Meanings
noun
A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.

Examples :

"My grandmother used to keep some francs saved from her days working in a shop. "
finance economy

Related Words

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replaced verb

/ɹɪˈpleɪst/

To restore to a former place, position, condition, etc.; to put back

"After I finished reading the book, I replaced it on the shelf. "

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currency noun

/ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ /ˈkɝ.ən.si/

Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

"Wampum was used as a currency by Amerindians."

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currencies noun

/ˈkʌrənsiz/ /ˈkɜːrənsiz/

Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

"Wampum was used as a currency by Amerindians."

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grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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received verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvd/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

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francs noun

/fræŋks/ /fɹæŋks/

A former unit of currency of France, Belgium and Luxembourg, replaced by the euro.

"Before the euro, a loaf of bread in France cost only a few francs. "

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working noun

/ˈwɜːkɪŋ/ /ˈwɝkɪŋ/

(usually in the plural) Operation; action.

"The construction crew's working on the new school building is going smoothly. "

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former adjective

/ˈfɔːmə/ /ˈfɔɹmɚ/

Previous.

"A former president;  the former East Germany"

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national noun

/ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/

A subject of a nation.

"The diplomats were advised not to interact with any foreign nationals except on official duty."

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central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "

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payment noun

/ˈpeɪmənt/

The act of paying.

"The payment for the new shoes was made with a credit card. "