license in French
license in French is licence — license means the American spelling of the noun licence: an official document or permission to own, use or do something. In British English the noun is spelled licence and license is the verb.
license in French
licence
What does "license" mean?
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noun The American spelling of the noun licence: an official document or permission to own, use or do something. In British English the noun is spelled licence and license is the verb.
"She showed her driver's license at the desk."
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verb To give official permission or authorization to do something.
"The city licenses food trucks to operate on public streets."
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verb To grant or obtain formal permission to use a piece of intellectual property, often for payment.
"The studio licensed the song for use in the commercial."
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license in a sentence
- She showed her driver's license at the desk.
- You need a license to fish in this river, according to the sign.
- The city licenses food trucks to operate on public streets.
- She was licensed to practice law in three states.
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What is "license" in French?
"license" in French is licence. license means: The American spelling of the noun licence: an official document or permission to own, use or do something. In British English the noun is spelled licence and license is the verb.
How do you use "license" in a sentence?
Example: "She showed her driver's license at the desk." In French, "license" is licence.
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