Definition:
To be Franced is to be suddenly and spectacularly let down in a way that feels both avoidable and completely out of your control. It usually happens after someone confidently says “don’t worry, I’ve got it” — only for you to find out they absolutely didn’t.
Background:
The term “Franced” was born in chaotic workplaces and group projects, where someone’s lack of follow-through becomes your emergency. It captures that specific kind of betrayal that’s not evil — just incredibly frustrating, often involving vague promises, missing details, and last-minute disasters.
To be Franced is to be suddenly and spectacularly let down in a way that feels both avoidable and completely out of your control. It usually happens after someone confidently says “don’t worry, I’ve got it” — only for you to find out they absolutely didn’t.
Background:
The term “Franced” was born in chaotic workplaces and group projects, where someone’s lack of follow-through becomes your emergency. It captures that specific kind of betrayal that’s not evil — just incredibly frustrating, often involving vague promises, missing details, and last-minute disasters.
“I thought the venue was booked. Nope — totally Franced (Fr-ance-d) ”
“We were ready to present, but the files were missing. Got Franced (Fr-ance-d) hard.”
“She said she sent the email… turns out it was in her drafts. We’ve all been there — classic Francing.”
“We were ready to present, but the files were missing. Got Franced (Fr-ance-d) hard.”
“She said she sent the email… turns out it was in her drafts. We’ve all been there — classic Francing.”
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