Gratuitement (en. For free)

ɡʁa.t͡ʁi.tə.mɑ̃

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a free manner, without cost.
He received the service for free.
Il a obtenu le service gratuitement.
Without obligation to pay.
The samples are offered for free.
Les échantillons sont offerts gratuitement.
Without valid reason; unjustifiably.
He was criticized unjustifiably.
Il a été critiqué gratuitement.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'gratuitus', meaning 'to give without expecting anything in return'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

free of charge
Without cost or obligation.
à titre gratuit
to offer for free
To offer something without charging.
offrir gratuitement
to receive for free
To obtain something at no cost.
recevoir gratuitement

Related Words

free
Which does not require any payment.
gratuit
gratuity
The nature of what is free.
gratuité

Slang Meanings

Offered at no cost.
This concert is free, you can go for free.
Ce concert est gratuit, tu peux y aller gratuitement.
For no reason, without apparent cause.
He said that for no reason, without it being necessary.
Il a dit ça gratuitement, sans que ce soit nécessaire.