French Conversation · Level 125
55 words
French word
illimiter
Pronunciation
IPA/ilimite/
Meaning
- verbremove restrictions
Example
Nous allons illimiter l'accès pendant la promotion.
We are going to remove restrictions on access during the promotion.
More examples
Le fournisseur va illimiter les données mobiles ce mois-ci.
The provider will make mobile data unlimited this month.
Core concept
A boundary line erased so that movement and use continue beyond its former edge.
Common phrases
illimiter l'accès
make access unlimited
illimiter la connexion
make the connection unlimited
Similar words
autoriser: Granting permission for an action or use to occur.
lever: Removing a prohibition or restriction to permit an action.
Definition in French
Faire cesser une contrainte pour que quelque chose devienne utilisable sans restriction.
Word origin
The verb illimiter is formed from limiter with in-, which becomes il- before the initial l and expresses removal of a limit.
Usage tips
- In ordinary French, the adjective illimité and the phrase sans limite are more familiar alternatives to the relatively specialized verb illimiter.
Opposites
- limiterlimitverb
- restreindrerestrictverb
Related words
- illimitéunlimitedadjective
- illimitémentwithout limitsadverb