Also means
make possible
Usage Note
Permettre is conjugated like mettre (irregular): je permets, il permet, nous permettons. It takes an indirect object for the person: permettre à quelqu'un de faire (to allow someone to do). Se permettre de means to take the liberty of doing something, often with a note of boldness.
Examples
"Cela permet de gagner du temps."
Natural Translation
That allows you to save time.
Literal Translation
That allows to gain some time.
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