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A MULTI-FUNCTIONAL FILLER WORD FOR HONEST CONVERSATIONS Franchement, we are not exaggerating when we say this word is an excellent, easy way to level up your spontaneous French
conversations. This adverb is used to show that a statement or situation is frank, evident, and/or urgent. We look at the range of emotions this word can express, explain how to use it and
highlight more synonyms for everyday French exchanges. WHAT DOES FRANCHEMENT MEAN? This useful adverb literally translates as: frankly. Franchement can be used in three slightly different
contexts, which may or may not overlap: * To express that something should happen with determination and without hesitation * To show that something is obvious and unquestionable * To
suggest that something is open and sincere Depending on the scenario, this word can act as a way of enhancing or intensifying a range of emotional reactions, including frustration, despair
or surprise. Synonyms include: * Honnêtement - Honestly * Sérieusement - Seriously * Vraiment - Really * Absolument - Absolutely * Carrément - Downright * Totalement - Totally *
Complètement - Completely * Décisivement - Decisively * Sans aucun doute - Unquestionably Read also: Learning French: from tout de suite to toot sweet WHEN DO YOU SAY FRANCHEMENT? It can be
used as a standalone reaction or can be added to a statement to increase the intensity of emotional responses, such as: Despair: Anger: Skepticism: Surprise: * Franchement, cette glace est
meilleure que ce à quoi je m'attendais. - Honestly, this ice cream is better than I expected it would be. Honesty: * À mon avis, tu devrais franchement quitter ton petit ami. - In my
opinion, you should break up with your boyfriend without hesitation. Franchement can even be framed as a question, much like you might ask, ‘for real’ or ‘are you kidding me,’ in English: *
Statement: Je crois que j'ai oublié mon portefeuille dans le bus. - I think I left my wallet on the bus. * Response: Franchement ? - Are you for real? You might also say this word
while someone else is speaking to show that you are engaged with the story they are telling. Read also: Seven words you will often hear in spoken French TO WHOM DO YOU SAY FRANCHEMENT? It is
considered neutral language that can be used in a range of situations to express many different emotions, although it can sometimes come across as slightly informal. It can be used with
friends and family during honest conversations, or said to colleagues when showing frustration. Franchement is mainly heard as a filler word in spontaneous conversation, but you might also
see it written down in letters or message exchanges. Read also: Learning French: what does dis donc mean and when should it be used?