franch- root words — words with the franch- root

The root franch- comes from Old French franc, meaning free. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including disenfranchise, disenfranchised. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the franch- root

Explore words with franch- — words containing the franch- root and sharing its sense of "free". Examples include disenfranchise, disenfranchised. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does franch- mean?

The franch- root means free, from Old French franc. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.