HeyRuaHow to say “franc” in Irish
- Irish:
- franc
- English:
- franc
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “frank” /fˠɾˠaŋk/
- Plural:
- francanna (francs)
- Genitive singular:
- franc, an fhranc (e.g. luach an fhranc, the value of the franc)
- Genitive plural:
- francanna, na bhfrancanna (e.g. milliún francanna, a million francs)
What does “franc” mean?
- franc
- A unit of currency formerly used in France, Belgium and other countries, and still used in Switzerland.Also: French franc, Swiss franc.
“Franc” with the article
The plural of franc in Irish is francanna. Here is franc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Franc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using franc, the Irish word for franc.
Other nouns in Irish
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Franc in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for franc?
The Irish for franc is franc (pronounced “frank”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is francanna.
How do you pronounce franc in Irish?
Franc is said like “frank” (IPA /fˠɾˠaŋk/).
What is the plural of franc in Irish?
The plural of franc is francanna; with the article, na francanna means “the francs”. The genitive plural is francanna, as in milliún francanna (a million francs).
Why does franc change to fhranc or bhfranc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) franc becomes mo fhranc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfranc (eclipsis).
Is 'franc' the same as 'Francach'?
No. 'Franc' is the currency, while 'Francach' means a French person or French; 'an Fhrainc' is France.
