French Conversation · Level 36
75 words
French word
admission
Pronunciation
IPA/admisjɔ̃/
Meaning
- feminine nounadmission
Example
L'admission au musée est gratuite le dimanche.
Admission to the museum is free on Sundays.
More examples
Les frais d'admission sont affichés à l'entrée.
The admission fees are displayed at the entrance.
Core concept
An official pass through a controlled doorway or into an institution.
Common phrases
frais d'admission
admission fees
l'admission à l'hôpital
hospital admission
l'admission à l'université
university admission
Similar words
entrée: The act of entering a place or building.
accès: The ability to enter a place or use a service.
autorisation: Formal permission to carry out an action.
billet: A paper or electronic ticket purchased for entry.
Definition in French
Permission officielle ou formelle d'entrer ou d'être admis, souvent liée à une procédure ou à un droit d'accès.
Word origin
The noun French admission continues Latin admissio and the verb admittere, built from ad- and mittere.
Usage tips
- French uses admission à for access to a place or institution, as in l'admission au musée.