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    Licence (en. License)

    /li.sɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Official document allowing the practice of a profession or activity.
    He obtained his taxi license after several months of training.
    Il a obtenu sa licence de taxi après plusieurs mois de formation.
    Authorization granted for the use of a protected work.
    Artists must apply for a license to use music in their videos.
    Les artistes doivent demander une licence pour utiliser des musiques dans leurs vidéos.
    Bachelor's degree.
    She earned a degree in modern literature.
    Elle a décroché une licence en lettres modernes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'licentia', which means freedom or permission.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    driver's license
    Legal authorization to drive a vehicle.
    licence de conduire
    operating license
    Authorization required to use resources or a commercial service.
    licence d'exploitation
    artistic license
    Authorization granted to reproduce works of art.
    licence artistique

    Related Words

    to dismiss
    Termination of an employee's work contract.
    licencier
    professional license
    Training to acquire specific skills for a profession.
    licence professionnelle

    Slang Meanings

    smoking license
    He got a smoking license at the party.
    Il a eu une licence de fumer lors de la soirée.
    license to live
    It seems like he has a license to live; he does whatever he wants.
    On dirait qu'il a une licence à la vie, il fait tout ce qu'il veut.