franco
word · lemma: frank
Definition
Someone who is frank is honest and speaks in a direct and open way, even if it might upset others. It often means speaking the truth without hiding or sugarcoating anything.
Usage & Nuances
'Frank' is formal to neutral—use it in both written and spoken English. Synonyms: 'candid', 'honest', 'straightforward'. You can say 'to be frank' to introduce honest opinions. Not as strong as 'blunt', which can sound rude.
Spanish: franco - sinceroPortuguese (BR): franco - sinceroPortuguese (PT): franco - sinceroChinese (Simplified): 坦率的 - 直言不讳的Chinese (Traditional): 坦率的 - 直言不諱的Hindi: स्पष्टवादी - साफ़गोArabic: صريح - واضحBengali: খোলামেলা - স্পষ্টবাদীRussian: откровенный - прямойJapanese: 率直な - 正直なVietnamese: thẳng thắn - trung thựcKorean: 솔직한 - 담백한Turkish: açık sözlü - dürüstUrdu: صاف گو - راست گوIndonesian: terus terang - jujur
Example Sentences
He was frank about his mistakes.
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It's good to be frank with your friends.
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Sarah gave a frank answer to the question.
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To be frank, I don't really like that movie.
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She appreciated his frank feedback on her work.
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If I'm being frank, that's not your best idea.
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