What does the cryptic crossword clue "The French franc holds little pain for socialist (4-6)" mean?

The definition is "socialist". The wordplay uses charade, container. LE (abbreviation of "French") + FR (synonym of "franc") + TWINGE (synonym of "little pain") [container: "holds"]; definition: "socialist" The answer is LEFT-WINGER.

The French franc holds little pain for socialist (4-6)

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