licence /lisˈɑ̃s/ · noun · CEFR B2. French translation of "licence".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French)

Source term
licence
Translation
licence
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of licence (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".

Dictionary form licence
Article la
Gender/article class feminine
Regular/likely plural licences
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la licence
Examples
Le restaurant a une licence pour servir de l'alcool.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

Vous avez besoin d'un permis pour conduire une voiture.

English: You need a licence to drive a car.

B2 · Organizational Structures

Le restaurant a une licence pour servir de l'alcool.

English: The restaurant has a licence to serve alcohol.

B2 · Organizational Structures

Il a demandé un permis de pêche la semaine dernière.

English: He applied for a fishing licence last week.

B2 · Organizational Structures

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