Frank
Syllable division: frank
How to pronounce: UK: /fræŋk/ US: /fræŋk/
Frank as an adjective
Meaning: When someone is honest, direct, etc. even when it might make people feel uncomfortable or create an awkward situation.
Example:
> We finally had a full and frank discussion last night.
> If I may be frank, I do not think that she is marriage material.
> He is frank but fair when criticizing someone's work.
Frank as a verb
Meaning: When someone makes a mark on a stamp, preventing it from being used again, or when someone makes a mark on an envelope which shows the cost of shipping it has been paid.
Example:
> The president always sends franked mail.
> The signature of a person on a piece of franked mail serves in the place of a postage stamp.
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It is a positive thing to be a frank person.
Good sentence Ligia!
My best friend always expects frank comments from me.
I like your sentence and I like your friend’s preference Marina 😀
Being frank in every situation is an excellent quality to pass on new generations
Good sentence Valeria!
Try saying: Being frank in every situation is an excellent quality to pass on to new generations
I always have a frank debate with my daughter when we talk about the future.
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Thank you for a good sentence Ammar!
Try saying: Frankly it’s really a useful website 🙂
If I can be frank, I think that croatian Frank’s coffee is not good like before. 🙂
Good sentence Sasha!!
Try saying: If I may be frank, I don’t think that Frank’s coffee in Croatia is as good as it once was.
Our boss sent us a franked e-mail.
We are not being frank when people question the importance of money because nothing happens without it; money is everything.
Being frank in any situation is the best way to get rid of fake friends