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    Permets (en. Allows)

    /pɛʁ.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Granting permission or the possibility to do something.
    I allow you to take my book.
    Je te permets de prendre mon livre.
    To facilitate or provide the means to act.
    This network allows multiple users to connect.
    Ce réseau permet de connecter plusieurs utilisateurs.
    To make an action or act possible.
    This measure allows for improved security.
    Cette mesure permet d'améliorer la sécurité.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'permettre', derived from Latin 'permitted' which means 'to let pass'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    allow me
    Expresses a polite request for permission.
    permettez-moi
    it does not allow
    Indicates that something is not possible.
    ça ne permet pas
    building permit
    Authorization to build a building.
    permis de construire
    to allow someone to
    To give someone the ability to do something.
    permettre à quelqu'un de
    do you allow
    Formal request for consent.
    permettez-vous

    Related Words

    allow
    Main verb of which 'permits' is the conjugated form.
    permettre
    permit
    Official document certifying an authorization.
    permis
    permission
    Agreement to carry out an action.
    permission
    authorization
    Act of allowing something.
    autorisation
    possibility
    Ability or chance to do something.
    possibilité

    Slang Meanings

    To allow something informally.
    Basically, it lets you do what you want.
    En gros, il te permet de faire ce que tu veux.
    To create an opportunity.
    It will allow you to move forward in your project.
    Ça va te permettre d'avancer dans ton projet.