Frankly speaking Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɹæŋkɫi/ /ˈspikɪŋ
FRANGK-lee SPEE-king
fɹˈæŋkli/ /spˈiːkɪŋ
frang-KLEE spee-KING
Definição
Used before giving your honest opinion or when saying something directly, even if it might be uncomfortable or not pleasant to hear.
Uso & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal speech. Often used to introduce criticism, honest feedback, or blunt truth. Can sound direct, so use with sensitivity to avoid seeming rude. Similar to 'to be honest' or 'honestly'.
Spanish: hablando francamente - sinceramentePortuguese (BR): francamente falando - para ser francoPortuguese (PT): francamente falando - para ser francoChinese (Simplified): 坦白说 - 说实话Chinese (Traditional): 坦白說 - 說實話Hindi: साफ़-साफ़ कहूँ तो - स्पष्ट कहूँ तोArabic: بصراحة - بصراحة القولBengali: সত্যি কথা বলতেRussian: честно говоряJapanese: 正直に言うと - 正直なところVietnamese: nói thật là - thành thật mà nóiKorean: 솔직히 말해서Turkish: açıkçasıUrdu: سچ کہوں تو - صاف بات کروں توIndonesian: sejujurnya - terus terang saja
Frases de Exemplo
Frankly speaking, I don't like this movie.
basic
Frankly speaking, you need to study more.
basic
Frankly speaking, this job is not easy.
basic
Frankly speaking, I think we could have done much better.
natural
Frankly speaking, nobody likes it when you arrive late every time.
natural
Frankly speaking, I haven't enjoyed working here lately.
natural