Permise (en. Allowed)

/pɛʁmiz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to something that is permitted.
The practice is allowed in this country.
La pratique est permise dans ce pays.
Which is not prohibited.
The sale of certain substances is allowed under conditions.
La vente de certaines substances est permise sous conditions.
Admissible or tolerated.
Delays are generally allowed in this context.
Les retards sont généralement permises dans ce contexte.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Although this is allowed
Expression meaning that something is authorized, often used to justify actions.
Bien que cela soit permis
Driving license
Legal document that authorizes a person to drive a vehicle.
Permis de conduire
Everything is allowed
Exclaimed to indicate that there are no restrictions.
Tout est permis

Related Words

to allow
To make something possible or to authorize an action.
permettre
permission
Authorization granted to do something.
permission
permit
Legal documents or permissions issued for specific activities.
permis

Slang Meanings

It's all good
As long as it's allowed, everything will be fine.
Tant que ça reste permis, tout ira bien.
No problem
If it's allowed, let's go!
Si c'est permis, on y va !