Libres (en. Free)

/libʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Not subject to a constraint.

They expressed their opinions as free men.

Ils ont exprimé leurs opinions en tant qu'hommes libres.

Available, not occupied.

There are free seats on the bus.

Il y a des places libres dans le bus.

Independent, not bound by an obligation.

She chose to lead a free life.

Elle a choisi de mener une vie libre.

From Latin 'liber', which means 'free'.

free as a bird

To be completely free, without constraints.

libres comme l'air

take the liberty of

To act without asking for permission.

prendre la liberté de

be free to make one's choices

To have the ability to decide for oneself.

être libre de ses choix

freedom

State of being free.

liberté

liberate

To make free, to release.

libérer

liberal

That promotes individual freedom and autonomy.

libéral

To be cool or laid-back.

After finishing my exams, I am truly free.

Après avoir fini mes examens, je suis vraiment libre.

To have a light or worry-free mind.

He feels free since leaving his old job.

Il se sent libre depuis qu'il a quitté son ancien emploi.