franchise
/fʁɑ̃.ʃiz/
The English word "deductible" is translated into French as franchise.
Meaning: eligible to be deducted (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/fʁɑ̃.ʃiz/. The word has two syllables.
Did you know?
- In English, a 'franchise' usually refers to a business model like McDonald's, but in French, the word franchise can also mean 'honesty' or 'frankness' in someone's speech.
- The word franchise comes from the root franc, which originally referred to the 'Franks', the Germanic people who founded the French kingdom.
- In a legal context, the word franchise can also refer to a specific right or privilege granted by a government or a monarch.
Examples in context
- Cette assurance a une franchise élevée.This insurance has a high deductible.This sentence is useful for describing an insurance policy with a high deductible.Tatoeba #1554020 by sacredceltic, translation #1553859 by Spamster
- Quelle est la franchise de votre assurance ?What's the deductible on your insurance?This sentence is useful for asking about the specific deductible amount on someone's insurance.Tatoeba #7704942 by lbdx, translation #5041966 by Hybrid
- Le montant de la franchise est de 500 eurosThe deductible amount is 500 euros
- Le reste à charge est de 50 eurosThe deductible is 50 euros
- La part non remboursable s'élève à 200 eurosThe deductible amounts to 200 euros
- J'ai une assurance automobile avec une franchise de 500 eurosI have car insurance with a deductible of 500 euros
Example conversation
Nathan and Léa are discussing their insurance policy.
- NathanEst-ce que cette somme est franchise ?Is this amount deductible?
- LéaOui, c'est une dépense franchise.Yes, it is a deductible expense.
- NathanC'est une bonne nouvelle pour nous.That is good news for us.
- LéaJe vais vérifier le contrat encore une fois.I will check the contract one more time.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry franchise, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries franchise, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
