Permet (en. Allow)

/pɛʁ.mɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

verb

Granting the possibility to do something.

This law allows citizens to vote.

Cette loi permet aux citoyens de voter.

Giving permission or authorization.

The teacher allows students to ask questions.

Le professeur permet aux étudiants de poser des questions.

Facilitating the execution of an action.

This tool allows saving time on daily tasks.

Cet outil permet de gagner du temps dans les tâches quotidiennes.

From Latin 'permittere', which means 'to let pass'.

to allow someone to do something

Granting the possibility for a person to act.

permettre à quelqu'un de faire quelque chose

to take the liberty to

Acting with the assurance of permission or a right.

se permettre de

to allow the choice

Giving the option to choose between several alternatives.

permettre le choix

permissible

Which is authorized or acceptable.

permissible

permitted

An official document that authorizes an action.

permis

permission

Authorization to do something.

permission

Expiration of authorization

This situation allows me to do what I want without restriction.

Cette situation me permet de faire ce que je veux sans restriction.

Letting go of barriers

When we go out together, it allows us to get to know each other better.

Quand on sort ensemble, ça permet de mieux se connaître.