Liberte (en. Freedom)

/libɛʁte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Condition of a person who is free.
Freedom of expression is essential in a democracy.
La liberté d'expression est essentielle dans une démocratie.
Power to act according to one's own will.
He has always defended his freedom of choice.
Il a toujours défendu sa liberté de choix.
Absence of political or social constraints.
After the revolution, the people gained their freedom.
Après la révolution, le peuple a acquis sa liberté.

Etymology

From Latin 'libertatem', which means freedom.

Common Phrases and Expressions

freedom of expression
The right to express oneself freely.
liberté d'expression
conditional freedom
Freedom granted under certain imposed conditions.
liberté conditionnelle
freedom of thought
The right to think freely without constraint.
liberté de pensée

Related Words

liberal
Related to freedom, often in a political context.
libéral
liberation
Action of making free.
libération
free
Not subject to constraints.
libre

Slang Meanings

To feel free and confident.
When I travel, I feel really free.
Quand je voyage, je me sens vraiment libre.
To take liberties with the rules.
He often takes liberties with his schedule.
Il prend souvent des libertés avec son emploi du temps.