autoriser

autoriser
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. to allow
Le directeur a autorisé les nouvelles recherches.The director allowed the new research.
b. to authorize
La maire a autorisé le concert dans le parc.The mayor authorized the concert in the park.
c. to authorise
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Bien qu'il soit sceptique, Yvan a autorisé la poursuite du projet.Although he was sceptical, Yvan authorised the pursuit of the project.
a. to allow to
Je n'ai pas autorisé Steeve à utiliser ma voiture, car il conduit trop vite.I didn't allow Steeve to use my car because he drives too fast.
b. to give permission to
Nous avons autorisé notre fils à inviter des amis en notre absence.We gave our son permission to invite friends over while we're away.
c. to authorize to
Les policiers n'ont autorisé personne à passer.The police didn't authorize anyone to pass.
d. to authorise to
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Le professeur a autorisé les étudiants à utiliser leurs notes pendant l'examen.The teacher authorised the students to use their notes during the examination.
a. to entitle to
L'erreur de Pierre ne vous autorise pas à le critiquer si sévèrement.Pierre's mistake doesn't entitle you to criticize him so harshly.
b. to give the right to
Le fait que tu sois déçu ne t'autorise pas à me parler sur ce ton !The fact that you're disappointed doesn't give you the right to speak to me in that tone!
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