frank

• Décrit une personne qui est ouverte, honnête et directe dans ses paroles ou son comportement.

Describes someone who is open, honest, and direct in speech or manner.

1. Open and honestB1formal

   Showing a direct and honest way of speaking or behaving, without hiding feelings or opinions.

   franc, direct, sincère

   • She was frank about her mistakes during the meeting.
   • He gave a frank opinion on the company's strategy.
   • I appreciate your frank feedback on my work.

   Synonymesbluntcandiddirectforthrightopenoutspokenplainsincerestraightforward

   Antonymescageydeviousdishonestevasiveguardedinsincerereticentsecretive

2. Blunt or straightforwardB2informal

   Expressing thoughts in a very direct manner, sometimes considered too honest.

   Franc, direct

   • To be frank, I don't think this plan will work.
   • He is known for being frank, even if it hurts people's feelings.
   • She was frank with him about her lack of interest.

   Synonymesbluntcandiddirectexplicitforthrighthonestopenoutspokenplainspokenstraightforward

   Antonymescageydeviousdiplomaticevasiveguardedindirectsecretive

• Nom désignant une expression ou une déclaration directe, honnête et sincère, souvent faite sans hésitation ni dissimulation.

A noun referring to a direct, honest, and sincere expression or statement, often without hesitation or concealment.

1. A2informalamerican

   A type of seasoned sausage, often made from beef or pork, typically served in a bun.

   Saucisse de Francfort

   • I ate a frank with mustard at the baseball game.
   • He grilled franks for the barbecue.
   • The vendor sold hot franks with sauerkraut.

   Synonymesdogfrankfurterhot dogweeniewiener

• Verbe vieilli signifiant enfermer ou verrouiller, ainsi qu'affranchir une lettre en apposant un timbre ou en permettant l'envoi sans frais.

An archaic verb meaning to enclose or shut up, or to free a letter from charge for carriage (to stamp or send post-free).

1. To stamp mailB2formalbritish

   To mark a letter or package with an official stamp, especially to indicate that postage has been paid.

   Affranchir

   • Please frank the envelope before sending it.
   • The post office franks all outgoing mail.
   • She franked the package with the correct postage.

   Synonymescancelpostmarkstamp