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    Permit (en. Permit)

    /pəʁ.mi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Granting the right to act or do something.
    He allowed his children to go out after dinner.
    Il a permis à ses enfants de sortir après le dîner.
    Giving one’s consent to an action.
    The teacher allows students to ask questions.
    Le professeur permet aux élèves de poser des questions.
    Making something possible.
    This funding makes it possible to carry out the project.
    Ce financement permet de réaliser le projet.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'permittere', which means to let go.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    permission granted
    Authorization given to do something.
    permission accordée
    driver's license
    Official document allowing to drive.
    permis de conduire
    residence permit
    Authorization to reside in a country.
    permis de séjour
    work permit
    Authorization to work in a country.
    permis de travail

    Related Words

    permissive
    Someone who easily grants permissions.
    permissif
    permissiveness
    Tendency to authorize, often without restriction.
    permissivité

    Slang Meanings

    To be cool with something.
    It is permitted to come whenever you want.
    Il est permitté de venir quand on veut.
    To give the green light.
    Management has approved the project.
    La direction a permis pour le projet.