allow in French
allow in French is permettre, laisser, accorder — allow means to give permission for something to happen.
allow in French
permettre
(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
permettre
To not bar or obstruct.
laisser
To not bar or obstruct.
laisser
accorder
What does "allow" mean?
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verb To give permission for something to happen.
"The teacher allowed the students to leave early."
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verb To make something possible.
"The extra funding allowed the project to go ahead."
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verb To set aside time, money, or another resource for something.
"Allow an extra hour for traffic on the way to the airport."
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verb To admit or acknowledge something as true, often reluctantly.
"She allowed that he might have a point."
allow in a sentence
- The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
- Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
- The extra funding allowed the project to go ahead.
- Allow an extra hour for traffic on the way to the airport.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "allow" in French?
"allow" in French is permettre, laisser, accorder. allow means: To give permission for something to happen.
How do you use "allow" in a sentence?
Example: "The teacher allowed the students to leave early." In French, "allow" is permettre, laisser, accorder.
Are there other ways to say "allow" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "allow": permettre, laisser, accorder.
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