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    Permettait (en. Allowed)

    /pɛʁ.mɛ.tɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant the possibility of doing something.
    It allowed the children to play in the park.
    Il permettait aux enfants de jouer dans le parc.
    To tolerate an event or behavior.
    The law allowed smoking in public places.
    La loi permettait de fumer dans les établissements publics.
    To facilitate the execution of an action.
    This technique allowed for improved productivity.
    Cette technique permettait d'améliorer la productivité.

    Etymology

    From the French verb 'permettre', derived from the Latin 'permittere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to allow
    to grant permission to do something.
    permettre de
    to allow oneself
    to act without fear of consequences.
    se permettre
    that is not allowed
    that is not tolerated or permitted.
    cela ne se permet pas

    Related Words

    to allow
    Granting the possibility or right.
    permettre
    permissible
    Which is permitted.
    permissible
    permissibility
    Characteristic of what can be allowed.
    permissibilité

    Slang Meanings

    To let something pass without reluctance.
    He let the comment go, it allowed him to stay calm.
    Il a laissé passer la remarque, ça l'a permis de rester zen.
    To give a chance or opportunity.
    This offer allows you to make a real leap forward.
    Cette offre te permet de faire un vrai bon en avant.