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permission
/pɛʁ.mi.sjɔ̃/
authorization or consent
J'ai besoin de ta permission pour utiliser ta voiture.
I need your permission to use your car.
formalinformal
Authorization or consent to do something, often given by someone in authority.
Il a obtenu la permission de son père pour voyager.
He got his father's permission to travel.
Can refer to formal legal permission or informal consent.
Collocations
demander la permissionto ask for permissiondonner la permissionto give permissionsans permissionwithout permission
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'permission' in formal contexts, such as legal documents or official requests. In casual conversation, you might use 'autorisation' or 'consentement'.
Gold Rule
Requesting Permission
When asking for permission, use 'Puis-je...?' or 'Auriez-vous la permission de...?' for politeness.
Word Origin
From Latin 'permissio', meaning 'allowance' or 'permission'.
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'permission' is often used in legal or administrative settings. In informal contexts, it can refer to casual consent.
Word Breakdown
per-
through
prefix-mission
sending
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