franca

[FRAN-kuh]

adjective/nounfemininepl: francas

Frankish; lingua franca (common language)

1. Relating to the Franks or their language

The Frankish kingdom dominated medieval Europe.

O reino franco dominou a Europa medieval.

2. A common language used for communication between speakers of different native languages

English serves as a lingua franca in international business.

O inglês serve como língua franca nos negócios internacionais.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Portuguese

franca

Standard usage for both meanings

Brazil

franca

Same usage as Portugal

língua franca - lingua franca (common language for mutual communication)

moeda franca - common currency or medium of exchange

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