frankly

• Adverbe utilisé pour indiquer que le locuteur est honnête, direct ou sincère dans ses propos. Introduit souvent une déclaration exprimant une opinion personnelle ou une vérité sans détour.

An adverb used to indicate that the speaker is being honest, direct, or candid about what they are saying. It often introduces a statement that expresses a personal opinion or truth without evasion.

1. Honestly or directlyB2formal

   In an open, honest, and direct manner, often used to express a strong opinion.

   franchement (sens : de façon honnête et directe)

   • Frankly, I don't think that plan will work.
   • She spoke frankly about her past mistakes.
   • He told me frankly that he was disappointed.

   Synonymesbluntlycandidlyforthrightlyhonestlyopenlyplainlysincerelystraightforwardlytruthfully

   Antonymescrypticallydeceitfullydishonestlyevasivelyinsincerely

2. To be honestB1informal

   Used as a sentence adverb to introduce a statement that expresses the speaker's true feelings.

   franchement

   • Frankly, I'm tired of all this arguing.
   • Frankly speaking, the movie was boring.
   • Frankly, I don't care what they think.

   Synonymescandidlyhonestlyplainlystraightforwardlytruthfully