Avoir assez d'argent ou de temps pour quelque chose.
To have enough money or time for something.
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See how the word “se permettre” is used in sentences
Nous ne pouvons pas nous permettre une nouvelle voiture cette année. — We cannot afford a new car this year.
La fenêtre offre une vue sur la mer. — The window affords a view of the sea.
Peux-tu offrir un peu de soutien à l'équipe ? — Can you afford the team some support?
Peux-tu te permettre de prendre une semaine de congé ? — Can you afford to take a week off?
La bourse lui offrira la chance d'étudier à l'étranger. — The scholarship will afford her a chance to study abroad.
Ce projet nous offrira de nouvelles opportunités. — This project will afford us new opportunities.
Elle travaille deux emplois pour se permettre de payer ses études. — She works two jobs to afford her studies.
Quelle protection ces règles offrent-elles aux employés ? — What protection do these rules afford employees?
L'entreprise offrira de meilleurs avantages l'année prochaine. — The company will afford better benefits next year.
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