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/ɡʁa.tɥi/

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Translation

free, free of charge

Word origin

From Latin gratuitus ('given without payment, unearned'), from gratia ('favour, kindness'). The same root gives English 'gratuitous' and 'gratis'.

Origin
Latin
Root
gratuitus
English cognates
gratuitous, gratis, gratitude

Grammar

Femininegratuite
Masc pluralgratuits
Fem pluralgratuites

Examples

L' .

Entry to the museum is free on the first Sunday of the month.

' .

Nothing in life is free.

.

The restaurant gives a free coffee after the meal.

- .

Be wary of free advice.

C' .

That was a gratuitous and nasty remark.

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This word is part of lesson 37.