Definition of franc
1 : any of various former basic monetary units (as in Belgium, France, and Luxembourg)
2 the basic monetary unit of Switzerland and a number of especially subSaharan nations in Africa — see money table
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Origin and Etymology of franc
French
First Known Use: 14th century
FRANC Defined for English Language Learners
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: a basic unit of money that is used in some countries where French is spoken and that was formerly used in France, Luxembourg, and Belgium; also : a coin or bill representing one franc
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: any of various coins or bills used or once used in countries where French is widely spoken
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