free

[[t]fri:[/t]] 1. adjective

1) (allowed to move where one wants; not shut in, tied, fastened etc: The prison door opened, and he was a free man.) libre

2) (not forced or persuaded to act, think, speak etc in a particular way: free speech; You are free to think what you like.) libre

3) ((with with) generous: He is always free with his money/advice.) généreux

4) (frank, open and ready to speak: a free manner.) ouvert

5) (costing nothing: a free gift.) gratuit

6) (not working or having another appointment; not busy: I shall be free at five o'clock.) libre

7) (not occupied, not in use: Is this table free?) libre

8) ((with of or from) without or no longer having (especially something or someone unpleasant etc): She is free from pain now; free of charge.) débarrassé de, gratuit

2. verb

1) (to make or set (someone) free: He freed all the prisoners.) libérer

2) ((with from or of) to rid or relieve (someone) of something: She was able to free herself from her debts by working at an additional job.) (se) libérer/débarrasser de

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- freedom

- freely - free-for-all - freehand - freehold - freelance 3. verb

(to work in this way: He is freelancing now.) travailler à la pige

- Freepost

- free skating - free speech - free trade - freeway - freewheel - free will - a free hand - set free

English-French dictionary. 2014.