This is the 1822nd most frequent Dutch word.
fransen
"Fransen" is the Dutch word for "French people" or "the French."
In this sentence, 'Fransen' is used as a plural noun referring to French people.
Fransen zijn bekend om hun heerlijke keuken.
The French are known for their delicious cuisine.
Here, 'fransen' is used as a verb meaning 'to fringe' or 'to trim'.
Hij besloot zijn oude boeken te fransen om ze mooier te maken.
He decided to fringe his old books to make them look nicer.
In this context, 'fransen' refers to fringes or edges of fabric, used as a plural noun.