s'autoriser
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s'autoriser
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun (e.g., se lever).
a. to allow oneself
Baptiste s'est autorisé quelques jours de congé pour se reposer.Baptiste allowed himself a few days off to rest.
a. to allow oneself to
Nous nous autorisons à voir les choses en grand !We allow ourselves to think big!
3. (literary) (to make use of; used with "de")
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., once upon a time).
a. to exploit
Les avocats s’autorisent de précédents juridiques pour renforcer leur plaidoirie.The lawyers exploit legal precedents to strengthen their defense speech.
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Collins French Verb Conjugation Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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