French phrase
~ est-elle gratuite ?
Meaning
Is ___ free?
When to use it
A polite way to ask whether something costs nothing. Common in shops, hotels, and service settings.
Example dialogue
La connexion Wi-Fi est-elle gratuite ?
Is the Wi-Fi connection free?
Oui, elle est gratuite et le mot de passe est affiché au comptoir.
Yes, it's free, and the password is displayed at the counter.