Peut-il (en. Can he)

/pø il/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Expression used to inquire about the possibility or ability of a masculine subject.

Can he come to the party tonight?

Peut-il venir à la fête ce soir ?

Polite way to inquire about a capacity or authorization.

Can he finish the project on time?

Peut-il terminer le projet à temps ?

Used in formal contexts to ask questions about aptitude.

Can he answer this difficult question?

Peut-il répondre à cette question difficile ?

From the verb 'to be able' in the present indicative, third person singular, associated with the personal pronoun 'he'.

can he really

Indicates a request for confirmation about capability.

peut-il vraiment

can he be there

Asks if someone can be present at a place.

peut-il être là

can he go to school

Question about a child's ability to go to school.

peut-il aller à l'école

to be able

Verb meaning to have the capacity to do something.

pouvoir

ability

Ability or possibility of accomplishing something.

capacité

possibility

State of being possible or feasible.

possibilité

Not sure he can.

You know, can he, it's a bit vague.

Tu sais, peut-il, c'est un peu flou.

Apologizing for an inability.

Can he, but it's risky!

Peut-il, mais c'est chaud !