Usage Note
librement expresses acting without constraint, whether physically, legally, or creatively. Circuler librement means 'to move freely.' It is also used in translation contexts to mean 'loosely' (traduit librement = loosely translated), a nuance learners often miss.
Examples
"Elle a pu s'exprimer librement."
Natural Translation
She was able to express herself freely.
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