No. 2,964 in Catalan
franca
The Catalan word "franca" means "frank" or "honest" in English.
In a sentence
La conversa va ser franca i honesta.
The conversation was frank and honest.
The word 'franca' here is an adjective describing the conversation as straightforward and sincere.
La ciutat de Tolosa era una ciutat franca en l'edat mitjana.
The city of Toulouse was a free city in the Middle Ages.
In this sentence, 'franca' refers to something free or exempt, as used historically to describe certain cities or conditions.
Parlava en una manera franca que captivava a tothom.
She spoke in a frank manner that captivated everyone.
Here, 'franca' describes the manner of speaking as open and direct, indicating a quality or characteristic.
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