No. 4,358 in French

franchise

"Franchise" in French means exemption or privilege, and can also refer to honesty or a business license.

In a sentence

La franchise entre amis est essentielle pour maintenir des relations saines.
Honesty among friends is essential for maintaining healthy relationships.
In this sentence, 'franchise' is used to denote honesty or openness in a personal context.
La franchise spéciale sur les produits d'électronique attire de nombreux clients.
The special discount on electronic products attracts many customers.
Here, 'franchise' refers to a special offer or discount in a commercial sense.
Elle dirige une franchise de restaurants à succès dans la ville.
She runs a successful franchise of restaurants in the city.
In this usage, 'franchise' denotes a licensed business operation part of a larger network.

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