French phrase
~ est-il autorisé pendant l'oral de ~ ?
Meaning
Is ___ permitted during the oral exam of ___?
When to use it
Asks whether an action is permitted during an oral exam. The phrasing is formal and tactful.
Example dialogue
Prendre des notes est-il autorisé pendant l'oral de la soutenance ?
Is taking notes permitted during the oral defense?
En général non, sauf si le jury le permet.
In general, no, unless the examining committee permits it.