frankly in English: In an open and honest way, even if the truth is not nice. (adverb)

Translation

In an open and honest way, even if the truth is not nice.

Word origin

From frank, from Old French franc, meaning free, from the name of the Franks, whose people were free.

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Starting with "frankly" warns that an honest opinion is coming.

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Here "frankly" means openly, hiding nothing.

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"Quite frankly" makes the honest opinion even stronger.

honest

Always telling the truth and not stealing or cheating.

honestly

In a way that tells the truth; used to show that you really mean what you say.

truth

What is true and real, not made up.

speak

To say words with your voice, or to use a language.

really

In a true way; used to make what you say stronger, meaning very much or in fact.

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