No. 943 in French
permettent
"Permettent" means "allow" or "permit" (third person plural of "permettre").
In a sentence
Les nouvelles technologies permettent de communiquer plus facilement.
The new technologies make it possible to communicate more easily.
Here, 'permettent' is used in the sense of 'enable' or 'make possible' and refers to the capability given by new technologies to facilitate communication.
Les règles strictes permettent de maintenir l'ordre dans l'école.
The strict rules ensure the maintenance of order in the school.
In this context, 'permettent' means 'grant' or 'provide' a necessary structure to maintain order.
Ils permettent à chacun de participer à cette activité.
They enable everyone to participate in this activity.
Here, 'permettent' conveys the idea of 'allowing' or 'giving permission' for participation.
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