English–French
“allow” in French
How to say “allow” in French
“Allow” in French is accorder.
Two sides move into agreement, and one side extends that settled decision as a permission or favor.
Example sentences with accorder
Il accorde beaucoup d'importance à sa famille.
He attaches a great deal of importance to his family.
Tips for using accorder
- When a thing is granted to a person, the usual pattern is accorder quelque chose à quelqu'un, with à rather than de before the recipient.
Other French words for “allow”
Je t'autorise à utiliser mon vélo.
I allow you to use my bike.