french franc (Meaning)
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french franc (n)
formerly the basic unit of money in France
Synonyms & Antonyms of french franc
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french franc Sentence Examples
- The French franc was the currency of France before the adoption of the euro.
- The French franc was in use from the 14th century until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.
- The French franc was divided into 100 centimes.
- The French franc underwent several periods of devaluation and revaluation throughout its history.
- The French franc was originally a gold coin known as the franc à cheval, introduced by King John II in the 14th century.
- The French franc experienced hyperinflation during the French Revolution, leading to the issuance of assignats as paper currency.
- The French franc was pegged to the gold standard in the 19th century to stabilize its value.
- The French franc served as the official currency not only in France but also in several French overseas territories.
- The French franc played a significant role in the economic and financial history of France.
- The French franc remains a symbol of French national identity and history, despite its replacement by the euro.
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formerly the basic unit of money in France
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The French franc was the currency of France before the adoption of the euro.
The French franc was in use from the 14th century until it was replaced by the euro in 2002.
The French franc was divided into 100 centimes.
The French franc underwent several periods of devaluation and revaluation throughout its history.
