Example: Il a réussi l'examen pour obtenir le permis de conduire.
Definition
"Le permis" refers to an official document or license granting legal permission to perform a specific activity, most commonly driving a vehicle. It certifies that the holder has met required standards and is authorized to operate under the law.
The term "le permis" comes from the French verb "permettre," meaning 'to allow' or 'to permit.' It evolved to denote official authorization, reflecting the idea of granting permission. Did you know? The concept of "permis" as a legal license dates back to the early regulation of activities requiring formal approval.
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"Le permis" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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