Signification de allow En anglais

• 0 to let sth happen or be done

  • Swimming is not allowed. La baignade n’est pas autorisée.

  • parents who allow their kids to stay up late les parents qui autorisent leurs enfants à rester debout tard

  • Nobody under 21 is allowed in the bar area. Le bar est interdit aux moins de 21 ans.

• 1 to create an opportunity for sth to happen

  • The new job allows her to spend more time with her family. Le nouveau travail lui permet de passer plus de temps avec sa famille.

• 2 to let sb have a particular amount or number

  • You will be allowed 20 minutes for the quiz. On vous accordera 20 minutes pour le questionnaire.

• 3 to make sure there is a particular amount

  • Allow at least an hour to get there. Prévoir au moins une heure pour s’y rendre.

• 4 not to forbid or prevent

  • He allowed me to enter

  • Smoking is not allowed inside the restaurant.

• 5 (with for) to take into consideration when judging or deciding

  • These figures allow for price rises.

• 6 to give, especially for a particular purpose or regularly

  • His father allows him too much money.