Libre (en. Free)

/li.bʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Definition: Not confined, able to move freely.

Example Sentence: Birds fly freely in the sky.

Les oiseaux volent librement dans le ciel.

Definition: Not subject to rules or obligations.

Example Sentence: She prefers to work in a free environment.

Elle préfère travailler dans un environnement libre.

Definition: The state of not being busy, having time available.

Example Sentence: He is free this afternoon to have coffee.

Il est libre cet après-midi pour prendre un café.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'liber', which means 'free, unrestricted'.

Phrase: to be free as a bird

Meaning: To be completely free, without constraint.

être libre comme l'air

Phrase: free choice

Meaning: The possibility to choose without obligation.

libre choix

Phrase: to give free rein to one's imagination

Meaning: To allow one's imagination to express itself without limits.

laisser libre cours à son imagination

Related Word: freedom

Description: State of being free, right to act according to one's will.

liberté

Related Word: to free

Description: To make free, to deliver from constraints.

libérer

Related Word: liberal

Description: One who defends freedom and individual autonomy.

libéral

Slang Meaning: Cool, relaxed.

Slang Example: This place is super free for hanging out.

Cet endroit est hyper libre pour traîner.

Slang Meaning: Without commitment.

Slang Example: This plan is open, we can change it at any time.

Ce plan est libre, on peut changer à tout moment.