English–French

“exemption” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/deʁogasjɔ̃/

Example

On m'a accordé une dérogation.

I was granted an exemption.

Illustration for dérogation (exemption)

How to say “exemption” in French

“Exemption” in French is dérogation.

One marked lane branching from a general rule for a named situation under official approval.

Full entry for dérogation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dérogation

Une dérogation est une exception à la règle.

A derogation is an exception to the rule.

Tips for using dérogation

  • The usual construction is une dérogation à une règle, with à introducing the rule from which the exception is made.

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