L'autorisation (en. Authorization)

/lotɔʁizɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The action of authorizing or granting the right to do something.

He obtained authorization to build a new house.

Il a obtenu l'autorisation de construire une nouvelle maison.

An official document certifying this right.

I need the written authorization from the owner.

J'ai besoin de l'autorisation écrite du propriétaire.

Prior consent required in certain situations.

Without the teacher's authorization, no student can leave.

Sans l'autorisation de l'enseignant, aucun élève ne peut sortir.

From the verb 'authorize' and the suffix '-ation'.

request authorization

To solicit the right to do something.

demander l'autorisation

receive authorization

To obtain the necessary permission.

recevoir l'autorisation

without authorization

Without having asked for permission.

sans autorisation

authorize

Granting permission.

autoriser

permission

Agreement to do something.

permission

approval

Consent or official agreement.

approbation

Okay, that's fine.

No worries, it’s the authorization that matters.

Pas de souci, c'est l'autorisation qui compte.

Go ahead, do it.

If you have authorization, go ahead, do it.

Si t'as l'autorisation, vas-y, fais-le.