French Phrase
Tu proposes une consultation gratuite ?
Meaning
You are asking someone if they are offering a free consultation. The phrase is informal and is typically used when you want to know whether a professional service (doctor, lawyer, coach, etc.) will meet with you at no cost for the first session.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are speaking to a service provider you already know well enough to use ‘tu’, or when the context is deliberately informal (e.g., a startup coworker, a friend who works as a consultant). In a formal business setting you would switch to ‘vous’ or use an inverted question.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tuproposesuneconsultationgratuite?
Subject pronoun (Tu)
‘Tu’ is the informal second‑person singular pronoun, used with friends, family, or when a casual tone is appropriate.
Verb ‘proposer’ (present)
‘proposes’ is the 2nd‑person singular present indicative of proposer; it agrees with the subject ‘tu’.
Indefinite article (une)
‘une’ introduces a feminine singular noun that is not previously known to the listener.
Adjective agreement (gratuite)
‘gratuite’ agrees in gender and number with the noun ‘consultation’ (feminine singular).
Question format
In spoken French, a simple declarative word order with a rising intonation (or a question mark in writing) is perfectly natural.
🗨In Conversation
Tu proposes une consultation gratuite ?
Are you offering a free consultation?
Oui, la première séance est gratuite. On pourra parler de tes besoins et voir comment je peux t’aider.
Yes, the first session is free. We can talk about your needs and see how I can help you.
✕Common Mistakes
Tu proposez une consultation gratuite ?
‘Proposez’ is the 2nd‑person plural/formal form; it does not match the informal ‘tu’.
Tu proposes une consultation gratuit ?
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun ‘consultation’, so it should be ‘gratuite’.
Tu proposes une consultation gratuit ?
Both the article and adjective need to be feminine singular.
↔Alternatives
Est‑ce que tu proposes une consultation gratuite ?
Do you offer a free consultation?
Proposes‑tu une consultation gratuite ?
Are you offering a free consultation?
Vous proposez une consultation gratuite ?
Are you offering a free consultation? (formal/plural)
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking countries, offering a free initial meeting is a common marketing tactic for lawyers, doctors, consultants, and coaches. However, the level of formality matters: ‘tu’ signals familiarity, while ‘vous’ is expected in most professional contexts unless the provider explicitly invites you to use ‘tu’. Also, be aware that “consultation gratuite” can sometimes be limited to a short introductory call rather than a full‑length session.