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Fran

American  
[fran] / fræn /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Francis.

  2. a female given name, form of Frances.


Example Sentences

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On second and 7 from his own 10-yard line, Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton lost the ball and had to fall on it in the Vikings’ end zone.

From Los Angeles Times

Alongside the exam in Cardiff, Jeff and his wife Fran travelled across the country, visiting Caerphilly castle, St Davids in Pembrokeshire, Betwys-y-Coed in Conwy county and Harlech in Gwynedd.

From BBC

The first continuing American TV sitcom was the DuMont network’s “Mary Kay and Johnny” in 1947—the same year that also brought the earliest shows geared at children, in “Kukla, Fran and Ollie” and “Howdy Doody.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Fran Sirl, personal trainer and owner of parkfit, who runs outdoor fitness classes in Richmond Park, says sports like this can feel intimidating and says he reminds his clients you don't need specialist kit or equipment to get fit.

From BBC

This feels like a game too far for the Niners against a highly talented Seattle who boast a stingy defence whilst San Fran are battered, bruised and without big-name, big-game players such as George Kittle, Nick Bosa and Fred Warner.

From BBC