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franco

[FRAHN-koo]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: francos
frank, candid, honest
1. Open, honest, and straightforward in manner or speech
He gave me a franco opinion about my work.
Ele me deu uma opinião franco sobre meu trabalho.
2. Free from restraint or concealment; candid
She was franco about her intentions.
Ela foi franco sobre suas intenções.
3. Historical currency unit, particularly the French franc
The price was listed in francos before the euro.
O preço estava listado em francos antes do euro.
NYC Slang
straight up, real talk
Synonyms
honestosincerodiretoabertotransparente
Antonyms
falsoenganosodesonestoinsincero

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
franco
Common usage for both adjective meaning honest and historical currency
Portugal
franco
Same usage; also refers to historical French franc currency

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser franco
falar franco
franco e direto
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