francs
n. countablen. the basic units of money used in several countries, such as Switzerland and some African nations. Before the euro, this was also the money used in France and Belgium.
n. the primary unit of currency in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and several Francophone African nations. Historically used in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg prior to the adoption of the euro.
The dinner in Geneva cost eighty francs.
Travelers visiting the Swiss Alps should carry some cash in francs for small mountain shops.
While the French and Belgian versions were replaced by the euro, the Swiss franc remains a global reserve currency valued for its historical stability during periods of market volatility.
Usually plural when referring to a specific amount of money; the singular form is 'franc'.