afford

UK
/əˈfɔːd/
US
/əˈfɔrd/
affordverb
afforded
Past Simple
afforded
Past Participle
affording
Gerund
UK
/əˈfɔːd/
US
/əˈfɔrd/
Traductions
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
fournirPlus formel, selon le contexte.
Définitions
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.