What does gratuité in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word gratuité in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use gratuité in French.

The word gratuité in French means free, free, free of charge, gratuitous, free paper, free newspaper, freesheet, free admission, gratuitous violence, uncalled for violence, needless violence. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word gratuité

free

nom féminin (fait de ne pas être payant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Le gouvernement garantit la gratuité de l'enseignement primaire.
The government ensures that primary education is free.

free, free of charge

adjectif (non payant)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Tu pourras trouver des places de parking gratuites près de l'église. Chaque premier dimanche du mois, ce musée est gratuit.
You'll find free parking near the church. // On the first Sunday of the month, entrance to this museum is free of charge.

gratuitous

adjectif (non justifié)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Comment pouvez-vous cautionner toute sa violence gratuite ?
How can you condone all his gratuitous violence.

free paper, free newspaper, freesheet

nom masculin (journal gratuit)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ce gratuit est distribué dans le métro.
This free paper is given out on the tube.

free admission

nom féminin (accès libre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
C'est entrée gratuite dans ce musée le premier jeudi du mois.

gratuitous violence, uncalled for violence, needless violence

nom féminin (violence sans raison)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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