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gratuit — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • complimentary adjective Expressing praise or admiration.
  • free adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
  • gratuitous adj Done without any good reason, especially excessive or unnecessary (often used of violence or offense).
  • mindless adj Done without thought, purpose, or care.
  • wanton adj Deliberately careless or cruel, showing no regard for consequences or morality.

Senses

gratuit is used for these senses in English:

  • free Without obligations.
  • free of charge Not requiring any payment.
  • gratuitous Given freely; unearned.
  • mindless Having no sensible meaning or purpose.
  • wanton Capricious, reckless of morality, justice etc.; acting without regard for the law or the well-being of others; gratuitous.

complimentary — full definition

  1. adjective Expressing praise or admiration.
  2. adjective Given free of charge, often as a courtesy.

free — full definition

  1. adj Not under the control of someone else; not imprisoned or restricted.
  2. adj Costing nothing; available without payment.
  3. adj Not currently occupied or in use.
  4. verb To release someone or something from confinement or restriction.

Related French words