L'accès (en. Access)

/laksɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
To allow entry or use of something.
Access to the library is open to everyone.
L'accès à la bibliothèque est ouvert à tous.
Entry to a place or institution.
Students have privileged access to online resources.
Les étudiants ont un accès privilégié aux ressources en ligne.
The right to use something.
She has access to her online bank account.
Elle a accès à son compte bancaire en ligne.

Etymology

From the Latin 'accessus', meaning the act of approaching.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To have access to
To be able to enter or use something.
avoir accès à
Access is limited
Entry or use is restricted.
l'accès est limité
Free access
To allow everyone to enter without restriction.
accès libre

Related Words

To access
To reach a place or thing.
accéder
Accessibility
The quality of being accessible.
accessibilité
Inaccessible
Which cannot be reached or used.
inaccessible

Slang Meanings

VIP access
He has VIP access for the event.
Il a l'accès VIP pour l'événement.
Direct access
He had direct access to the meeting room.
Il a eu un accès direct à la salle de réunion.