adverb
gratuitement
free
Definition & meaning
Gratuitement is an adverb with two main meanings:
-
Free of charge: without payment.
L’entrée est proposée gratuitement. — Admission is offered free of charge. -
Without justification or reason: in a way that is unwarranted or unprovoked.
Il l’a insulté gratuitement. — He insulted him for no reason.
Grammar & Word origin
Gratuitement is formed from the feminine adjective gratuite , meaning “free” or “unwarranted,” plus the adverb-forming suffix -ment.
Synonyms & antonyms
- sans frais — “at no cost”; refers specifically to the absence of expenses.
- sans raison — “without reason”; matches the sense of something done without justification.
- moyennant paiement — “in exchange for payment”; contrasts with the “free of charge” sense.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
On peut goûter le fromage gratuitement.adverb
You can taste the cheese for free.
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