Frances Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈfɹænsɪs/

FRAN-sis

UK

/ˈfrɑːnsɪs/

FRAHN-sis

Definition

Frances is a female given name used in English-speaking countries.

Usage & Nuances

'Frances' is exclusively a female first name, not to be confused with 'Francis' (male). Sometimes shortened to 'Fran'. Formal or familiar depending on context.

• Spanish: Frances (nombre propio)
• Portuguese (BR): Frances (nome próprio)
• Portuguese (PT): Frances (nome próprio)
• Chinese (Simplified): 弗朗西斯 (人名)
• Chinese (Traditional): 弗朗西絲 (人名)
• Hindi: फ्रांसेस (नाम)
• Arabic: فرانسيس (اسم علم)
• Bengali: ফ্রান্সেস
• Russian: Фрэнсис (женское имя)
• Japanese: フランシス
• Vietnamese: Frances
• Korean: 프랜시스
• Turkish: Frances
• Urdu: فرانسز
• Indonesian: Frances

Example Sentences

Frances is my best friend.

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Frances likes to play the piano.

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Her name is Frances.

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I've known Frances since we were kids.

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Everyone calls her Frances, but her nickname is Fran.

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Frances just started her new job downtown.

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