Gratis (en. Free)

/ɡʁa.tis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is given without cost.
Admission to the museum is free on the first Sunday of the month.
L'entrée au musée est gratuite le premier dimanche du mois.
That requires no payment.
Product samples were offered for free.
Les échantillons de produit étaient offerts gratuitement.

Etymology

From the Latin 'gratis', meaning 'free' or 'without cost'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free or not
Expression used to ask if something is offered for free or not.
gratuit ou pas
it's free
Means that something is free.
c'est gratos

Related Words

gratuity
State of being free.
gratuité
donation
Action of giving something without expecting compensation.
donnation

Slang Meanings

Free instead of gratis
This concert is free, go for it!
Ce concert, c'est gratos, vas-y !
For free in slang
You can download this game for free.
Tu peux télécharger ce jeu gratos.