French word

permission

Pronunciation

IPA/pɛʁmisjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpermission

Example

Il a obtenu la permission de ses parents pour voyager.

He obtained permission from his parents to travel.

Illustration for permission (permission)

More examples

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

The principal gave permission to organize the party.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • demander la permission

    ask for permission

  • obtenir la permission

    obtain permission

  • donner la permission

    give permission

Similar words

autorisation: Formal approval recorded in an official document.
consentement: Willing agreement to a specific act.

Definition in French

Autorisation donnée à une personne ou à un groupe qui permet l'exécution d'une action.

Word origin

French permission comes from Latin permissionem, the noun formed from permittere, meaning to let through or allow.

Usage tips

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

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