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"Free (no cost)" in French: gratuit(e)
gratuit(e)
Free meaning no cost in French is gratuit (masculine) or gratuite (feminine). C'est gratuit means it's free. Entrée gratuite is free entry. Write the full form, not gratuit(e).
Museum day
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How to pronounce gratuit(e)
Say it
gra-TWEE
/ɡʁa.tɥi/
Gratuit: gra-TWEE. Final t often silent; -uit like wee. Gratuite: gra-TWEET with a clear t.
"Free (no cost)" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gratuit | free (no cost, m) Masculine adjective. | Masculine adjective. |
| gratuite | free (no cost, f) Feminine adjective. | Feminine adjective. |
| c'est gratuit | it's free Default line. | Default line. |
| entrée gratuite | free entry Museum/event signs. | Museum/event signs. |
How to use gratuit(e) in real life
- 1Museum day
Aujourd'hui l'entrée est gratuite.
Today entry is free.
Feminine entrée → gratuite.
- 2Wi-Fi question
Le Wi-Fi est gratuit pour les clients.
Wi-Fi is free for customers.
Masculine gratuit.
- 3Street festival
Le concert est gratuit, amenez une couverture.
The concert is free—bring a blanket.
C'est-style with est gratuit.
Mistakes English speakers make with gratuit(e)
Incorrect: Une entrée gratuit.
Correct: Une entrée gratuite.
Feminine needs gratuite.
Incorrect: C'est free.
Correct: C'est gratuit.
Use gratuit, not English free.
Good to know
Gratuit is about price; libre means free as in available/not busy. First Sundays at some museums are gratuits. Signs say gratuit or entrée libre—check the fine print for who qualifies.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a museum desk
ChatPal
L'entrée est gratuite ce dimanche ?
Is entry free this Sunday?
You
Oui, c'est gratuit pour tout le monde.
Yes—it's free for everyone.
ChatPal
Parfait. Les audioguides sont gratuits aussi ?
Perfect. Are the audioguides free too?
You
Ceux-là, non — cinq euros.
Those aren't—five euros.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Free (no cost)" in French
How do you say free (no cost) in French?
Gratuit (m) / gratuite (f).
How do you say it's free?
C'est gratuit.
Is libre the same?
No—libre often means available or free as in not occupied.
How do you pronounce gratuit?
gra-TWEE.
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