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Definitions from the WebpermettreDescription:Permettre is a French verb that translates to "to allow" or "to permit" in English. It is used to indicate giving permission or granting someone the right to do something. Examples:As a verb:1. Je vous permets de partir plus tôt aujourd'hui. (I allow you to leave earlier today.) 2. Elle lui a permis de conduire sa voiture. (She permitted him to drive her car.) 3. Nous te permettons d'utiliser le téléphone pendant une heure. (We allow you to use the phone for one hour.) As a reflexive verb:1. Le règlement se permet d'interdire ce comportement. (The regulation allows itself to prohibit this behavior.) 2. Ils se sont permis de faire une petite pause avant de continuer. (They allowed themselves to take a short break before continuing.) 3. J'ai dû me permettre de refuser son offre. (I had to permit myself to refuse his offer.) Related products on Amazon: French Grammar Books French Language Courses | ||||
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