frank
US /fræŋk/
UK /fræŋk/
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franco, sincero
open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters
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To be frank, I don't think that's a good idea.
Ad essere franco, non credo sia una buona idea.
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She was very frank about her feelings.
Era molto franca riguardo ai suoi sentimenti.
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franco, affrancatura
a signature or mark on a letter or parcel indicating that postage has been paid or is not required
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The senator's mail was sent with a frank.
La posta del senatore è stata inviata con un franco.
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He applied a frank to the package before mailing it.
Ha applicato un franco al pacco prima di spedirlo.
1.
affrancare, francare
to mark (a letter or parcel) with an official frank or stamp to indicate that postage has been paid or is not required
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The company will frank all outgoing mail.
L'azienda affranchirà tutta la posta in uscita.
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He franked the envelope before dropping it in the mailbox.
Ha affrancato la busta prima di imbucarla.