WordpermettreMeaningto allow (to enable, make possible)Part of speechverbPronunciationCourseFrenchLessonPassive voice restrictionsUsages of permettreOn m'a permis de quitter la régie.I was allowed to leave the control room.On lui a permis de choisir le générique, voire la chanson, n'est-ce pas ?She was allowed to choose the credits, and even the song, wasn't she?