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Franken

franc (Swiss currency unit)

noun FRANK-en Rare
Numbers & Measures Money

Usage Note

Franken (abbreviated CHF) is the currency of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, divided into 100 Rappen. Note the plural is unchanged: zehn Franken. The word also names the region Franconia, but the currency sense is meant here.

Examples

"Das Zugticket von Zürich nach Bern kostet etwa dreißig Franken."

Natural Translation

The train ticket from Zurich to Berne costs about thirty francs.

Literal Translation

The train ticket from Zurich to Berne costs approximately thirty francs.

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