frank
gb/fɹˈæŋk/ us/fɹˈæŋk/
B1
Inglês
őszinte, nyílt, egyértelmű, manifeszt, nyilvánvaló, hot dog, virsli, bérmentesítő jelzés, bérmentesít
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
a frank [conversation/answer/admission]
She gave a frank assessment of the team's chances.
Őszinte értékelést adott a csapat esélyeiről.
We need a frank conversation about money.
Őszinte beszélgetésre van szükségünk a pénzről.
His frank comments surprised everyone in the meeting.
Exemplos para estudantes
Please be frank with me.
Kérlek, légy őszinte velem.
He is frank and honest.
Ő őszinte és becsületes.
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse frank (honest) with friendly; a frank comment can sound blunt or critical.
Significado
honest and direct in speech
Colocações
frank discussion
|frank conversation
|frank talk
|frank admission
|frank answer
|frank appraisal
|frank criticism
|frank remark
|frank warning
|refreshingly frank
Sinônimos
candid (Often suggests honest openness without trying to soften the truth.)
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straightforward (Emphasizes clarity and simplicity as well as honesty.)
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blunt (Suggests frankness that may sound harsh or rude.)
Antônimos
guarded (Careful and not fully open about thoughts or feelings.)
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evasive (Avoiding a clear or direct answer.)
Temas
communication
|relationships
|emotions
Definição
honest and direct
Open, honest, and direct in what you say, even when the truth may be uncomfortable.
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
frank [pain/bleeding/signs]
The scan showed frank bleeding, so they moved quickly.
A vizsgálat egyértelmű vérzést mutatott ki, ezért gyorsan intézkedtek.
By the second day, there were frank signs of infection.
A második napra már a fertőzés egyértelmű jelei mutatkoztak.
The patient reported frank pain when walking.
Exemplos para estudantes
The doctor saw frank signs of infection.
Az orvos a fertőzés egyértelmű jeleit látta.
Erro comum:
This sense is more formal and often used in medical/academic contexts; it does not mean 'honest' here.
Significado
clear and unmistakable
Colocações
frank pain
|frank bleeding
|frank symptoms
|frank signs
|frank infection
|frank malignancy
|frank blood
|frank weakness
Sinônimos
overt (Often used for something clearly seen or done openly.)
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clear (General word; less specialized than 'frank' in this sense.)
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unmistakable (Emphasizes that it cannot be confused with something else.)
Antônimos
subtle (Not obvious; difficult to notice.)
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hidden (Not visible or not clearly shown.)
Temas
health
|formal_writing
Definição
very clear and easy to see
Clearly shown or plainly present; not hidden or doubtful.
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
INFORMAL
3
Padrão de uso:
a [beef/chicken] frank
I’ll take a frank with mustard, please.
Kérek egy hot dogot mustárral, legyen szíves.
They grilled franks for the kids after the game.
A meccs után virslit sütöttek a gyerekeknek.
She cut up a frank and added it to the beans.
Exemplos para estudantes
I ate a frank for lunch.
Egy hot dogot ettem ebédre.
Erro comum:
Often used in American English; 'frank' is less common than 'hot dog' in many contexts.
Significado
a hot dog
Colocações
beef frank
|turkey frank
|a grilled frank
|a frank in a bun
|frank and bun
|eat a frank
|cook franks
Sinônimos
hot dog (The most common everyday term.)
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frankfurter (More formal or specific; often shortened to 'frank'.)
Temas
food
|daily_life
Definição
a hot dog sausage
A hot dog (a cooked sausage), especially as served in a bun.
SUBSTANTIVO
C1
TECHNICAL
4
Padrão de uso:
a frank on [a letter/envelope]
The envelope carried an official frank instead of a stamp.
A borítékon bélyeg helyett hivatalos bérmentesítő jelzés szerepelt.
Mail sent under a congressional frank does not require postage.
A kongresszusi bérmentesítéssel feladott küldemények után nem kell postaköltséget fizetni.
The clerk checked the frank before sorting the letters.
Exemplos para estudantes
This letter has a frank, not a stamp.
Ezen a levélen bérmentesítő jelzés van, nem bélyeg.
Erro comum:
Not the same as a regular 'stamp'; a frank is an official authorization mark.
Significado
postal mark for free postage
Colocações
official frank
|congressional frank
|postal frank
|a franked envelope
|apply a frank
|free frank
Sinônimos
franking mark (More explicit term; used in postal contexts.)
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postmark (Related postal marking, but a postmark mainly shows date/place, not payment authorization.)
Temas
mail
|business
|government
Definição
an official mark that pays for mail
An official signature, stamp, or printed mark on mail showing that postage has been paid or that the item can be sent without payment.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
5
bérmentesít
C2
Padrão de uso:
frank [a letter/envelope]
Staff members franked the envelopes before the mailing went out.
A munkatársak bérmentesítették a borítékokat, mielőtt feladták volna a küldeményeket.
The office is allowed to frank official correspondence.
Az iroda bérmentesítheti a hivatalos levelezést.
Each package must be franked and logged before pickup.
Exemplos para estudantes
They franked the letters at the office.
Az irodában bérmentesítették a leveleket.
Erro comum:
This verb is specialized; in everyday English people usually say 'stamp a letter' or 'put a stamp on it.'
Significado
mark mail as postage paid
Colocações
frank a letter
|frank an envelope
|frank the mail
|frank correspondence
|machine-frank
Sinônimos
stamp (General verb for putting postage on mail; not always free/official.)
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endorse (Can mean to sign to authorize, but is broader than postal use.)
Antônimos
refuse (Opposite action: not authorizing the mailing.)
Temas
mail
|business
|government
Definição
to put an official postage mark on mail
To stamp, sign, or otherwise mark mail to show that postage has been paid or that it can be sent free of charge.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
frank
AFI
GB/fɹˈæŋk/
US/fɹˈæŋk/
Sílabas e tonicidade
frank (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (frank)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: frank
- Comparative: franker
- Superlative: frankest
Noun
- Base: frank
- Plural: franks
Verb
- Base: frank
- 3rd Person Singular: franks
- Present Participle: franking
- Past: franked
Família de palavras
Expressões
be frank with someone
1/bˈi fɹˈæŋk wˈɪθ sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
tell someone the truth directly
to tell someone something honestly
Exemplos
- I’ll be frank with you: we’re over budget.
- She was frank with her manager about needing time off.
- Be frank with me about what happened.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Please be frank with me.
- I was frank with my friend.
to be frank
1/tə bˈi fɹˈæŋk/
fixed phrase
speaking honestly and directly
I will say this honestly.
Exemplos
- To be frank, I don’t think this plan will work.
- To be frank, your presentation needs more data.
- To be frank, I’m not comfortable with the timeline.
Exemplos para estudantes
- To be frank, I am tired.
- To be frank, I disagree.