Peut-on (en. Can we)

/pø t‿ɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Phrase used to ask if something is possible.

Can we see this movie tonight?

Peut-on voir ce film ce soir ?

Expression that invites reflection on possibilities.

Can we really change things?

Peut-on vraiment changer les choses ?

Used to formulate a suggestion or request politely.

Can we try this new restaurant together?

Peut-on essayer ce nouveau restaurant ensemble ?

Formed by the verb 'to be able' in the first person singular of the present tense followed by 'one', an indefinite pronoun.

Can someone help me?

Request for assistance.

Peut-on m'aider ?

Can we talk about it?

Request for a discussion on a subject.

Peut-on en parler ?

Can we contact them?

Request for the possibility of reaching someone.

Peut-on les contacter ?

to be able

Verb meaning to have the ability or possibility to do something.

pouvoir

possibility

State of being possible.

possibilité

request

Action of asking for something.

demande

Informal question.

Can we go now?

Peut-on y aller maintenant ?

Casual way of suggesting an option.

Can we just stay here?

Peut-on juste rester ici ?