Autorisé

Autorisé is a French word that translates to "authorized," "permitted," or "allowed" in English. It functions as both an adjective and a past participle of the verb "autoriser," which means to authorize or permit.

As an adjective, "autorisé" describes something that has received official approval or sanction. For example, one might refer to a "visa autorisé" (authorized visa) or a "personnel autorisé" (authorized personnel). It indicates that an action or item is not prohibited and has met the necessary conditions or regulations.

In its past participle form, "autorisé" is used to form compound tenses of the verb "autoriser." For instance, "Il a été autorisé à entrer" means "He was authorized to enter." This usage signifies that permission has been granted.

The concept of "autorisé" is fundamental in legal, administrative, and social contexts, establishing clear boundaries of what is acceptable and what is not. It implies a formal process of granting permission by an authority or governing body. The opposite of "autorisé" would be "interdit" (forbidden) or "non autorisé" (unauthorized). Understanding "autorisé" is key to comprehending official documents, regulations, and statements where permission or legality is being conveyed.