Autoriser
Example: Le professeur a autorisé les élèves à sortir plus tôt.
Definition
"Autoriser" means to give permission or officially allow someone to do something. For example, in the phrase 'Le professeur a autorisé les élèves à sortir plus tôt,' it indicates that the teacher permitted the students to leave earlier than usual.
Etymology
The word "autoriser" comes from the Latin 'auctorizare,' derived from 'auctor,' meaning 'author' or 'originator.' It originally conveyed the idea of giving authority or sanction. Did you know? This word shares roots with 'authority,' emphasizing the power to permit or approve actions.
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"Autoriser" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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