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permission

permission, leave

noun pehr-mee-SYOHN Less Common

Usage Note

Permission is used both generally ('permission to do something') and in a military sense for approved leave. Demander la permission is the standard phrase for asking permission. Avec votre permission is a formal way of saying 'with your leave/permission'. Do not confuse with permis (a licence, e.g. permis de conduire).

Examples

"Il a demandé la permission de partir plus tôt."

Natural Translation

He asked permission to leave earlier.

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