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Dec 22, 2021
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Fren, a casual variation of the word “friend,” is commonly used in Jamaican Patois to refer to a close acquaintance or companion. It is often used in informal conversations to denote camaraderie or a sense of trust, making it a term widely embraced in everyday communication. In the context of real estate, fren might be used when clients or colleagues are speaking in a relaxed setting or referring to one another in a friendly, informal manner. For instance, after a successful property transaction, an agent may say, “Mi glad mi coulda help yuh, mi treat all mi clients like fren.” It reflects a warm, personal approach to professional interactions. Buyers, sellers, or real estate agents may refer to each other as fren to express a bond beyond just a business relationship, fostering trust and familiarity in a typically transactional environment. In some cases, a real estate agent may also say to a potential client, “Mi can find yuh di perfect place, mi and yuh a fren now,” signaling a more…

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