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Gratuité, nf : free (of charge).

The French word « gratuité » looks almost the same as the English word “gratuity.”

The meaning of the word “gratuity” in English can be “tip” or a “service charge.”

In French, « gratuité » means free of charge.


Le gouvernement garantit la gratuité de l’enseignement primaire.
The government ensures that primary education is free.