This is the 7062nd most frequent German word.
franca
The German word "Franca" does not have a standard definition; it is typically a proper noun, such as a name.
Here 'franca' is used as part of the term 'Lingua Franca,' referring to a common language used as a bridge for communication between different native speakers.
Die Lingua Franca des Mittelalters war Latein.
The lingua franca of the Middle Ages was Latin.
'Franca' is employed in the same linguistic term 'Lingua Franca,' showing its consistent application across temporal contexts.
In der modernen Welt hat Englisch die Rolle einer Lingua Franca übernommen.
In the modern world, English has taken on the role of a lingua franca.
This example demonstrates the application of 'franca' from the Latin-rooted terminology in a contemporary, specific situational context.