Permettre
Example: Cette application permet de partager des photos facilement.
Definition
"Permettre" means to give permission or make it possible for someone to do something. It often implies enabling or authorizing an action, as in the example phrase where the application allows sharing photos easily.
Etymology
The word "permettre" comes from the Latin verb 'permittere,' which combines 'per-' meaning 'through' or 'completely' and 'mittere' meaning 'to send' or 'to let go.' Did you know? The idea behind "permettre" is essentially to 'let through' or 'allow' something to happen.
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"Permettre" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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