autorisé

This is the 1459th most frequent French word.

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autorisé

Permitted; authorized.


The word 'autorisé' here is used as a past participle adjective stemming from 'autoriser', meaning 'to permit' or 'to authorize'. It indicates that the person has received permission to perform the specified action.

Il est autorisé à entrer dans le bâtiment.

He is permitted to enter the building.


In this usage, 'autorisé' is again employed as a past participle of 'autoriser', but here it describes documents that are permitted or approved within a procedural or official context.

Les documents sont désormais autorisés pour l'importation.

The documents are now authorized for import.


Here, 'autorisé' functions in a statement of prohibition framed passively. It effectively communicates what is not permitted according to rules or regulations.

Il n'est pas autorisé de fumer dans cet espace.

It is not allowed to smoke in this area.