Rechercher
to allow
01
permettre
to let someone or something do a particular thing
Transitive: to allow sth
Ditransitive: to allow sb to do sth
Example
She allowed her children to play in the park.
The new policy allows employees to work remotely.
1.1
permettre
to let someone or something enter or exit a particular place or go in a certain direction
Transitive: to allow sb/sth somewhere
Example
Pets are allowed in the park, but they must be leashed.
Les animaux de compagnie sont autorisés dans le parc, mais ils doivent être tenus en laisse.
The bouncer allowed only VIP guests into the exclusive club.
Le videur a permis seulement aux invités VIP d'entrer dans le club exclusif.
1.2
permettre, autoriser
to let someone have a particular thing
Ditransitive: to allow sb sth
Example
I allow myself a cup of coffee in the morning.
Je me permets une tasse de café le matin.
She allows her children one hour of TV each day.
Elle permet à ses enfants une heure de télévision chaque jour.
1.3
permettre, autoriser
to let a particular thing take place or be done
Transitive: to allow an action
Example
Smoking is not allowed in this building.
Fumer n'est pas autorisé dans ce bâtiment.
Cell phone use is not allowed during the exam.
L'utilisation du téléphone portable n'est pas autorisée pendant l'examen.
02
permettre, autoriser
to make a specific thing possible, particularly something useful or helpful
Transitive: to allow for an action
Example
The budget increase allows for the hiring of additional staff members.
L'augmentation du budget permet l'embauche de membres supplémentaires du personnel.
This software allows for seamless collaboration among team members.
Ce logiciel permet une collaboration fluide entre les membres de l'équipe.
2.1
prévoir, réserver
to make sure one has a sufficient amount of something such as time, food, money, etc. available for a specific purpose
Transitive: to allow time, space, or resource
Example
Allow plenty of space in your suitcase for souvenirs.
Prévoyez beaucoup d'espace dans votre valise pour les souvenirs.
She allowed a few extra minutes in case of traffic.
Elle a prévu quelques minutes supplémentaires en cas de circulation.
03
reconnaître, admettre, concéder
to acknowledge or accept the truth, validity, or correctness of something
Transitive: to allow sth | to allow that
Example
Can you allow that you might have been mistaken in this case?
Peux-tu admettre que tu as pu te tromper dans ce cas ?
I must allow that your argument makes sense.
Je dois admettre que votre argument a du sens.
