English–French

“freedom” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/libɛʁte/

Example

Je veux préserver ma liberté et décider par moi-même.

I want to preserve my freedom and decide for myself.

Illustration for liberté (freedom)

How to say “freedom” in French

“Freedom” in French is liberté.

A person holds the power to choose rather than obey an imposed decision.

Full entry for liberté: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with liberté

La liberté d'expression est essentielle dans une démocratie.

Freedom of expression is essential in a democracy.

Tips for using liberté

  • Libre can mean available as well as free, whereas liberté specifically names the state or power of being free.

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