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afford

/əˈfɔːd/

/əˈfɔrd/

Translations

affordverb

afforded

Past Simple

afforded

Past Participle

affording

Gerund

/əˈfɔːd/

/əˈfɔrd/

offrirDans le sens de fournir ou de donner la possibilité de faire quelque chose.

The new park affords the community a place to relax and enjoy nature.

Le nouveau parc offre à la communauté un endroit pour se détendre et profiter de la nature.

se permettreS’emploie surtout avec une idée de dépense ou de risque.

I can't afford to buy a new car right now.

Je ne peux pas me permettre d'acheter une nouvelle voiture pour le moment.

Additional translations

fournirPlus formel, selon le contexte.

Synonyms

affordverb

To have enough money to pay for something.

I can't afford to buy a new car right now.

To be able to do something without risk of adverse consequences.

We can't afford to make any mistakes during the presentation.

To provide or supply an opportunity or facility.

The new park affords the community a place to relax and enjoy nature.