English–French
“let” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛʁmɛtʁ/
Example
Je ne permets pas aux enfants de toucher au four.
I don't let the children touch the oven.
How to say “let” in French
“Let” in French is permettre.
A gate is opened for someone, or a barrier is removed so an action can happen.
Example sentences with permettre
Ses parents lui permettent de sortir tard le week-end.
His parents permit him to go out late on weekends.
Tips for using permettre
- The usual construction is permettre à + person + de + infinitive, as in permettre aux enfants de toucher au four.