French

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Etymology

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From affranchir (to emancipate; to frank) +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.fʁɑ̃.ʃis.mɑ̃/
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Noun

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affranchissement m (plural affranchissements)

  1. manumission
    Synonym: manumission
    Near-synonym: émancipation
  2. franking, metering

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