Meaning
frankly, honestly
- in an honest and direct way
- used to express a personal opinion openly
In a sentence
Francamente, non mi piace questa idea.
Frankly, I don't like this idea.
Puoi parlare francamente con me?
Can you speak frankly with me?
Non ha risposto francamente alla domanda.
He didn't answer the question frankly.
Usage notes
- Often sentence-initial: Francamente, non capisco.
- Stronger and more direct than sinceramente in many contexts.
- Can sound blunt, depending on tone.