franc
der Franc, die Francs
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franc
A currency unit used in various African countries; formerly also the currency unit of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The Swiss currency, by contrast, is called „Franken“ (francs) in German.
Vor der Einführung des Euro bezahlte man in Frankreich mit Francs.
Before the introduction of the euro, people in France paid in francs.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Francs |
| genitive | des Franc |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Franc | die Francs |
| accusative | den Franc | die Francs |
| dative | dem Franc | den Francs |
| genitive | des Franc | der Francs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Since several currencies are called „Franc“ (franc), a country name is often included. Typical combinations are „französischer Franc“ (French franc) and „belgischer Franc“ (Belgian franc); the country name is written in lowercase here.
Die alten Münzen in dieser Schachtel sind belgische Francs.
The old coins in this box are Belgian francs.
For stating prices and making payments, „in Francs“ (in francs) is a common pattern. Typical combinations are „einen Preis in Francs angeben“ (to state a price in francs) and „in Francs bezahlen“ (to pay in francs).
Auf der alten Speisekarte sind alle Preise in Francs angegeben.
All the prices on the old menu are stated in francs.
When calculating the equivalent amount in another currency, use the pattern „Francs in eine andere Währung umrechnen“ (to convert francs into another currency). The target currency follows „in“.
Für den Vergleich mit heutigen Preisen rechnet sie den Betrag von Francs in Euro um.
To compare it with today's prices, she converts the amount from francs into euros.
