permettre
allow
Donner la possibilité à quelqu’un de faire quelque chose.
Permettre is a French verb that means "to allow" or "to permit."
Explanation:
- It is a regular -re verb.
- It is used to express the act of giving permission or enabling someone to do something.
- In English, it translates to "to allow," "to permit," or sometimes "to enable."
Parts:
- Prefix: per- (can imply "thoroughly" or "through")
- Root: mettre (verb meaning "to put" or "to place")
Together, permettre literally means "to put through," metaphorically "to allow."
Usage examples:
- Il permet aux enfants de jouer dehors.
- He allows the children to play outside.
- Ce logiciel permet de créer des graphiques facilement.
- This software enables you to create graphics easily.
Synonyms:
- Autoriser (to authorize)
- Laisser (to let)
- Consentir (to consent)
Antonyms:
- Interdire (to forbid)
- Refuser (to refuse)
- Empêcher (to prevent)
Other notes:
- It is commonly used in various tenses, for example:
- Present: je permets
- Past (passé composé): j’ai permis
- Future: je permettrais (conditional)
In summary, permettre is a verb used to express permission or facilitation.
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Examples
Ces nouvelles techniques vont permettre des avancées importantes.verb
These new techniques will allow significant advances.
Une bonne organisation peut permettre un travail efficace.verb
Good organization can allow efficient work.
Il permet à ses enfants de sortir.verb
He allows his children to go out.
Nous vous permettons d’entrer.verb
We allow you to enter.
Est-ce que ton emploi du temps te permet de venir ce soir ?verb
Does your schedule allow you to come tonight?
Elle a permis à son frère d’utiliser son vélo.verb
She allowed her brother to use her bike.
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