No. 9,954 in French
franches
"Franches" means "free," "frank," or "honest" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Elle a fait des remarques franches lors de la réunion.
She made candid remarks during the meeting.
In this sentence, 'franches' (candid) is used to describe the nature of the remarks: open and direct.
Nous avons apprécié ses propos franches et honnêtes.
We appreciated his candid and honest statements.
Here, 'franches' is used to emphasize the sincerity of the statements, aligning with its meaning of openness.
Les critiques franches peuvent être constructives.
Candid criticism can be constructive.
In this phrase, 'franches' conveys that the critiques are direct and unfiltered, focusing on their potential value for improvement.
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