No. 1,024 in French
gratuit
"Gratuit" in English means "free" (without cost) or "unnecessary" (unwarranted).
In a sentence
Cet article est gratuit.
This article is free.
Here, 'gratuit' is used as an adjective to describe an item or service that doesn't require payment.
Le cinéma propose une séance gratuite pour les enfants.
The cinema offers a free showing for children.
In this sentence, the adjective 'gratuite' modifies the noun 'séance', indicating that the movie screening for children has no cost.
Il serait gratuit de supposer qu'il viendra.
It would be gratuitous to assume he will come.
'Gratuit' here takes on its figurative meaning, referring to something done or said without evidence or justification.
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