French phrase
J'autorise ~ à ~.
Meaning
I allow ___ to ___.
When to use it
Gives someone permission to do something. Common in personal and practical situations.
Example dialogue
J'autorise mon fils à emprunter la voiture ce week-end.
I allow my son to borrow the car this weekend.
D'accord, je lui dirai de faire attention.
Okay, I'll tell him to be careful.