B2 noun Neutre

license

/ˈlaɪ.səns/

A formal or legal document that gives official permission to own, do, or use something. It is typically issued by a government or authorized body and signifies that certain requirements or regulations have been met.

Exemples

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1

I need to renew my driver's license before it expires next month so I can keep driving to work.

I need to renew my driver's license before it expires next month so I can keep driving to work.

2

The state authority has the power to grant or revoke a medical license based on professional conduct.

The state authority has the power to grant or revoke a medical license based on professional conduct.

3

Did you finally get your license, or are you still hitching rides with your brother?

Did you finally get your license, or are you still hitching rides with your brother?

Famille de mots

Nom
license
Verb
license
Adjectif
licensed
Apparenté
licensing
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Astuce mémo

Remember: License ends in 'SE' like 'State Entitlement'—it is the document from the state that entitles you to do something.

Quiz rapide

The restaurant had its ______ revoked after it failed the health inspection three times.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : license

Exemples

1

I need to renew my driver's license before it expires next month so I can keep driving to work.

everyday

I need to renew my driver's license before it expires next month so I can keep driving to work.

2

The state authority has the power to grant or revoke a medical license based on professional conduct.

formal

The state authority has the power to grant or revoke a medical license based on professional conduct.

3

Did you finally get your license, or are you still hitching rides with your brother?

informal

Did you finally get your license, or are you still hitching rides with your brother?

4

The research paper discusses the legal implications of a compulsory license in international patent law.

academic

The research paper discusses the legal implications of a compulsory license in international patent law.

5

Our firm has secured a multi-user software license to ensure all employees have access to the platform.

business

Our firm has secured a multi-user software license to ensure all employees have access to the platform.

Famille de mots

Nom
license
Verb
license
Adjectif
licensed
Apparenté
licensing

Collocations courantes

driver's license driver's license
business license business license
grant a license grant a license
revoke a license revoke a license
liquor license liquor license

Phrases Courantes

poetic license

freedom to depart from facts or rules for artistic effect

marriage license

a document issued by an authority that allows two people to marry

license to kill

official permission to ignore laws (often used figuratively or in fiction)

Souvent confondu avec

license vs licence

In British English, 'licence' is the noun and 'license' is the verb; in American English, 'license' is used for both.

license vs permit

A permit is often for a specific, shorter-term event, while a license usually implies a more permanent status or professional qualification.

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Notes d'usage

When used as a noun, it refers to the document itself. It can also refer to excessive freedom that leads to a lack of control, though this is less common in B2 contexts.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse the American spelling 'license' with the British noun spelling 'licence'. Additionally, learners sometimes use 'license' when they mean general 'permission'.

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Astuce mémo

Remember: License ends in 'SE' like 'State Entitlement'—it is the document from the state that entitles you to do something.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'licentia', which means 'freedom, liberty, or permit', from the verb 'licere' (to be allowed).

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun (plural: licenses) Often used with the preposition 'for' (e.g., license for a gun) Can be followed by an infinitive (e.g., a license to practice medicine)
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Contexte culturel

In many countries, especially the US, obtaining a driver's license is considered a major rite of passage into adulthood and independence.

Quiz rapide

The restaurant had its ______ revoked after it failed the health inspection three times.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : license

Mots lis

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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