French

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Etymology

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Literally, frank as gold.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fʁɑ̃ kɔm l‿ɔʁ/

Adjective

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franc comme l’or (feminine franche comme l’or, masculine plural francs comme l’or, feminine plural franches comme l’or)

  1. (simile) always frank, sincere and honest, straight as a die, honest as the day is long
    Synonym: franc comme l’osier
    être franc comme l’orto be an Honest Abe