This phrase stems from the saying "Knocked em! Knocked em!" many fortnite players use it when eliminating an opponent. Fran comes from the name of a participant on season two of a show called 'The Island with Bear Grylls'. On one of the episodes Fran faints. Fran's unconscious body looked similar to a "knocked" player on fortnite. Therefore, Fran is knocked.
One can use this phrase in the same manner they would use "roasted", "that's tuff", or "got em". After something bad or unfortunate happens to someone is the preferable time to use this phrase.
Example #1:
*Your little sister falls down the stairs*
You: "Fran is knocked! Fran is knocked!" *laughs*
*your little sisters continues crying*

Example #2:
*Your friend and the weird kid are actively roasting each other and your friend comes with some heat*
You: "Dang Fran is knocked!"
*weird kid reaches into his backpack while humming pumped up kicks*
by QuirkyGurl06 April 1, 2022
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