Permettrai (en. Will allow)

/pɛʁ.mɛ.tʁɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Grant the right or the possibility to do something.
I would allow my brother to use my car.
Je permettrais à mon frère d'utiliser ma voiture.
Make something possible.
This solution will allow to improve the situation.
Cette solution permettra d'améliorer la situation.
Allow someone to act in a certain way.
This will allow the child to express himself freely.
Cela permettra à l'enfant de s'exprimer librement.

Etymology

From the Latin verb permittere, meaning 'to let pass, to allow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

allow someone to do something
Grant the possibility for someone to perform an action.
permettre à quelqu'un de faire quelque chose
allow that
Accept a situation or an event.
permettre que
to allow oneself something
To grant oneself permission to do something.
se permettre quelque chose

Related Words

allow
Grant the right or the possibility to do something.
permettre
permission
Consent granted to perform an action.
autorisation
prohibit
Prevent the realization of an action.
interdire

Slang Meanings

Let it happen in an informal context.
He let me go out, that's cool.
Il m'a permis de sortir, c'est cool.
Grant a favor in a relaxed setting.
After school, I let the guys come over to my place.
Après l'école, je permets aux gars de venir chez moi.