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francs

/fræŋks/ /fɹæŋks/

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

Examples :

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

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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through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

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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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dollars noun

/ˈdɒləz/ /ˈdɑlɚz/

Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

"The new bicycle costs 200 dollars. "

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traveled verb

/ˈtɹævl̩d/

To be on a journey, often for pleasure or business and with luggage; to go from one place to another.

"Last summer, my family traveled to Italy for vacation. "

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former adjective

/ˈfɔːmə/ /ˈfɔɹmɚ/

Previous.

"A former president;  the former East Germany"

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before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

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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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exchange noun

/ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/

An act of exchanging or trading.

"All in all, it was an even exchange."