/fɾaŋkaˈmente/
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Translation
frankly, honestly
Word origin
From franco ('frank, candid') plus the adverbial suffix -mente. Franco traces to Late Latin francus ('a Frank', hence 'free'), the Germanic people whose free status gave the sense of open speech.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- francus
- English cognates
- frank, franchise
Examples
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Frankly, I do not care what other people think.
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I am speaking to you frankly because I value you.
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Honestly, I found this film boring.
Dime quedarte .
Tell me honestly if you would rather stay at home.
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Frankly, I was not expecting such a good result.
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