french franc

Questions

What does french franc mean?

The former currency of France and its territories, now superseded by the euro. Symbol: FF

Where does french franc come from?

Retronym for franc to refer to the franc used in France and avoid confusion with francs used in other countries.

How to pronounce french franc

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “french franc”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “french franc” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.