English–French

“permission” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁmisjɔ̃/

Example

Il a obtenu la permission de ses parents pour voyager.

He obtained permission from his parents to travel.

Illustration for permission (permission)

How to say “permission” in French

“Permission” in French is permission.

A green light held by a person or group, opening the way for an action.

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

Example sentences with permission

La directrice a donné la permission d'organiser la fête.

The principal gave permission to organize the party.

Tips for using permission

  • French uses permission with de before an infinitive, as in demander la permission de partir.

Other French words for “permission”

Il faut une autorisation pour entrer.

You need permission to enter.

“permission” in other languages