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    Permette (en. Allows)

    /pɛʁ.mɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To grant the possibility to do something.
    This decision allows us to meet deadlines.
    Cette décision permet de respecter les délais.
    To give permission.
    The teacher allows the students to go out.
    Le professeur permet aux élèves de sortir.
    To authorize.
    He allows his son to play outside.
    Il permet à son fils de jouer à l'extérieur.
    To facilitate something.
    This method allows for easier learning.
    Cette méthode permet d'apprendre plus facilement.
    To give access to.
    This software allows access to many resources.
    Ce logiciel permet d'accéder à de nombreuses ressources.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'permittere', composed of 'per-' and 'mittere', meaning 'to let go'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to allow someone to do something
    To give a person the authorization to perform an action.
    permettre à quelqu'un de faire quelque chose
    to allow that
    To grant the possibility or permission for an event to occur.
    permettre que
    this allows for
    To indicate a positive consequence resulting from an action.
    cela permet de

    Related Words

    permissible
    Which is authorized or acceptable.
    permissible
    permission
    Consent given to do something.
    permission
    permittivity
    Characteristic of a material that allows the passage of an electric field.
    permittivité

    Slang Meanings

    To give the green light
    The boss gave the green light to start the project.
    Le chef a donné le feu vert pour commencer le projet.
    To let pass
    She let me cut in line.
    Elle m'a laissé passer dans la file d'attente.