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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries率直に
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sotsujokuni
"率直に言って、この計画はうまくいかないと思います。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In an open, honest, and direct manner.
"Frankly, I don't think this plan will work." - 2
Used to introduce a statement that may be considered blunt or straightforward.
"Frankly speaking, I was not impressed by the presentation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'frankly' originates from the Middle English term 'frank,' which comes from the Old French 'franc,' meaning 'free' or 'open.' The evolution reflects a shift towards expressing honesty and directness in communication, particularly in the 14th century.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Frankly"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Frankly" is said worldwide
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franchement
Transliteration: franchement
"Franchement, je ne pense pas que ce plan fonctionnera."
offen gesagt
Transliteration: offen gesagt
"Offen gesagt, war ich von der Präsentation nicht beeindruckt."
francamente
Transliteration: francamente
"Francamente, non penso che questo piano funzionerà."
francamente
Transliteration: francamente
"Francamente, no estoy impresionado con la presentación."
francamente
Transliteration: francamente
"Francamente, não acho que esse plano vai funcionar."
स्पष्टता से
Transliteration: spashtata se
"स्पष्टता से, मुझे नहीं लगता कि यह योजना काम करेगी।"
坦率地
Transliteration: tǎnshuài de
"坦率地说，我认为这个计划行不通。"
솔직히
Transliteration: soljighi
"솔직히 말해서, 이 계획은 잘 안 될 것 같습니다."
率直に
Transliteration: sotsujokuni
"率直に言って、この計画はうまくいかないと思います。"
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