No. 707 in French

libre

Free.

In a sentence

Je suis libre ce soir pour discuter.
I am free tonight to have a discussion.
The word 'libre' here refers to being available or having no obligations that would conflict with plans.
Le cheval errant est désormais libre.
The wandering horse is now free.
In this sentence, 'libre' expresses the state of being unconfined, liberated, or not restrained.
Ce logiciel est libre et gratuit pour tous.
This software is free and available for everyone.
Here, 'libre' denotes the freedom of use and access, often related to the software's licensing.

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